{"id":1275,"date":"2022-04-18T09:05:16","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T09:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=1275"},"modified":"2024-01-01T06:36:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-01T06:36:01","slug":"dividing-mixed-numbers-definition-with-examples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/division\/dividing-mixed-numbers","title":{"rendered":"Dividing Mixed Numbers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-619ed0f4-82c3-4bc0-bb6d-3f73e1360817\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/division\/dividing-mixed-numbers#0-dividing-mixed-numbers-introduction>Dividing Mixed Numbers &#8211; Introduction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/division\/dividing-mixed-numbers#1-what-are-mixed-numbers>What Are Mixed Numbers?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/division\/dividing-mixed-numbers#6-how-to-divide-fractions>How to Divide Fractions?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/division\/dividing-mixed-numbers#12-solved-examples>Solved Examples<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/division\/dividing-mixed-numbers#13-practice-problems>Practice Problems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/division\/dividing-mixed-numbers#14-frequently-asked-questions>Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"0-dividing-mixed-numbers-introduction\">Dividing Mixed Numbers &#8211; Introduction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Imagine a situation where you have to divide $3\\frac{1}{2}$ muffins equally among 2 friends. How would you divide a number like $3\\frac{1}{2}$ ? 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});\n    <\/script><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"1-what-are-mixed-numbers\">What Are Mixed Numbers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A fraction can be divided into three categories based on the value of numerator and denominator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Proper fractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Improper fractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Mixed fractions or mixed numbers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"2-proper-fractions-\"><strong>Proper Fractions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Proper fractions are fractions where the numerator is less than the denominator.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Example: $\\frac{2}{5}, \\frac{3}{7}$, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"3-improper-fractions-\"><strong>Improper Fractions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Improper fractions are fractions where the numerator is equal to or greater than the denominator.&nbsp;Example: $\\frac{5}{4}, \\frac{7}{5}$, etc.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"4-mixed-numbers-\"><strong>Mixed Numbers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">A mixed number is a whole number and a proper fraction represented together. Mixed numbers and improper fractions basically represent the same thing but we write them into different formats. It generally represents a number between any two whole numbers. For example, $3\\frac{1}{2}$ lies between 3 and 4; $2\\frac{3}{5}$ lies between 2 and 3, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>(Note that the unwritten sign between the whole number part and the fractional part is for addition, not multiplication! &nbsp;<\/strong>$1\\frac{1}{2}$<strong>&nbsp;a glass of milk means one glass and a half glass!)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Proper fractions always lie between 0 and 1. Improper fractions are greater than 1. Thus, mixed numbers are also always greater than 1.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"466\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/proper-fractions-improper-fractions-and-mixed-fractions.png\" alt=\"Proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed fractions\" class=\"wp-image-36845\" title=\"Proper fractions, improper fractions, and mixed fractions\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/proper-fractions-improper-fractions-and-mixed-fractions.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/proper-fractions-improper-fractions-and-mixed-fractions-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Dividing mixed numbers becomes way easier when we convert the mixed numbers into improper fractions. 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To do that, we multiply the denominator by the whole number and add the numerator to this product, as shown in the image below. Converting mixed numbers into improper fractions helps in dividing mixed numbers by fractions or by another mixed number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Rule to convert a mixed number into an improper fraction is shown below. Note that the denominator stays the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rule-to-convert-a-mixed-number-into-an-improper-fraction.png\" alt=\"Rule to convert a mixed number into an improper fraction\" class=\"wp-image-36846\" title=\"Rule to convert a mixed number into an improper fraction\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rule-to-convert-a-mixed-number-into-an-improper-fraction.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/rule-to-convert-a-mixed-number-into-an-improper-fraction-300x147.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let\u2019s convert a mixed number into an improper fraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/conversion-of-a-mixed-fraction-into-an-improper-fraction.png\" alt=\"Conversion of a mixed fraction into an improper fraction\" class=\"wp-image-36847\" title=\"Conversion of a mixed fraction into an improper fraction\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/conversion-of-a-mixed-fraction-into-an-improper-fraction.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/conversion-of-a-mixed-fraction-into-an-improper-fraction-300x168.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$3\\frac{1}{2}&nbsp; =&nbsp; \\frac{{(3 \u00d72) + 1}}{2} = \\frac{6 + 1}{2} = \\frac{7}{2}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$2\\frac{3}{5}&nbsp; =&nbsp; \\frac{{(2 \u00d7 5) + 3}}{5} = \\frac{10 + 3}{5} = \\frac{13}{5}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"6-how-to-divide-fractions\">How to Divide Fractions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/fractions\/fraction\">A fraction<\/a>&nbsp;is a part of a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/three-fourth-parts-of-a-square-shaded.png\" alt=\"Three-fourth parts of a square shaded\" class=\"wp-image-36848\" title=\"Three-fourth parts of a square shaded\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/three-fourth-parts-of-a-square-shaded.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/three-fourth-parts-of-a-square-shaded-300x230.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/geometry\/square\">square<\/a> is divided equally into 4 parts with 3 parts shaded. That is, 3 out of 4 shaded parts are shaded. So, the fraction is $\\frac{3}{4}$.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/division\/division\">division<\/a>&nbsp;of&nbsp; $\\frac{3}{4}$ by 6 can be shown as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/division-of-three-fourth-of-a-square-by.png\" alt=\"Division of three-fourth of a square by 6\" class=\"wp-image-36849\" title=\"Division of three-fourth of a square by 6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/division-of-three-fourth-of-a-square-by.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/division-of-three-fourth-of-a-square-by-300x230.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">The portion shaded in pink is one-sixth of the fraction&nbsp;$\\frac{3}{4}$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">That is,&nbsp; $\\frac{3}{4} \\times \\frac{1}{6} =&nbsp;\\frac{3}{24}&nbsp; =&nbsp;\\frac{1}{8}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Thus, it is one-eighth of the whole square.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Consider another example where the divisor is a fraction, say&nbsp;&nbsp; $\\frac{3}{4} \\div&nbsp;\\frac{1}{4}$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">It is clear that there are 3 one-fourths in a three-fourth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"441\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/text-four-quarter-parts-of-a-square.png\" alt=\"Text: Four quarter parts of a square\" class=\"wp-image-36850\" title=\"Text: Four quarter parts of a square\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/text-four-quarter-parts-of-a-square.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/text-four-quarter-parts-of-a-square-300x213.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">To divide a fraction by another, we multiply the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">So, $\\frac{3}{4} \\div&nbsp;\\frac{1}{4} = \\frac{3}{4} \\times 4 = 3$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"7-how-to-divide-mixed-numbers\">How to Divide Mixed Numbers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Now that you know how to convert mixed numbers into improper fractions and the concept of reciprocal, the method of dividing mixed numbers or dividing mixed fractions is simple. A mixed number can be divided by another mixed number, fraction, or whole number. Here are&nbsp; the <strong>Dividing Mixed Numbers Examples <\/strong>and the steps for each of the division types.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"8-1-dividing-a-mixed-number-by-another-mixed-number-\"><strong>1. Dividing a Mixed Number by Another Mixed Number&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">First, convert both mixed numbers to improper fractions. Then, take the reciprocal of the second fraction and multiply it with the first fraction. Finally, simplify the answer you get and convert it into a mixed number if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For example, let&#8217;s solve:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>1) <\/strong>$3\\frac{2}{3} \\div 2\\frac{1}{4}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{11}{3} \\div \\frac{9}{4}$ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{11}{3} \\times \\frac{4}{9}$&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (Multiply the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{44}{27}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= 1\\frac{17}{27}$&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (Convert the improper fraction into a mixed number.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>2)<\/strong> $3\\frac{2}{5} \\div 2\\frac{1}{5}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{17}{5} \\div \\frac{11}{5}$<strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/strong>(Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{17}{5} \\times \\frac{5}{11}$ <strong>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/strong>(Multiply the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{17}{11}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= 1\\frac{6}{11}$<strong> &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <\/strong>(Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"9-2-dividing-mixed-numbers-by-fractions-\"><strong>2. Dividing Mixed Numbers by Fractions&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Convert the mixed number into an improper fraction. Multiply the first fraction with the reciprocal of the second. Finally, simplify the answer you get and convert it into a mixed number if required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For example, let\u2019s divide the mixed number <strong>2 2\/5 <\/strong>by the fraction<strong> 3\/7.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$2\\frac{2}{5} \\div \\frac{3}{7}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{12}{5} \\div \\frac{3}{7}$&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(Convert the mixed number to improper fraction.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{12}{5} \\times \\frac{7}{3}$ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (Multiply the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{84}{15}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= 2\\frac{8}{5}$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= 5\\frac{3}{5}$&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"10-3-dividing-mixed-numbers-by-whole-numbers-\"><strong>3. Dividing Mixed Numbers by Whole Numbers&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Convert the whole number into an improper fraction by taking 1 as the denominator. Then follow the same steps mentioned above for dividing mixed numbers by fractions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">For instance, in the example mentioned at the beginning of the article, we needed to divide 3 1\/2 muffins among 2 friends. Let\u2019s solve that problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/three-and-a-half-muffins-as-a-mixed-number-1.png\" alt=\"Three-and-a-half muffins\" class=\"wp-image-36851\" title=\"Three-and-a-half muffins\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/three-and-a-half-muffins-as-a-mixed-number-1.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/three-and-a-half-muffins-as-a-mixed-number-1-300x194.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$3\\frac{1}{2} \\div 2$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{7}{2} \\div \\frac{2}{1}$ &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;(Convert the mixed number to improper fraction.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{7}{2} \\times \\frac{1}{2}$&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (Multiply the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$=\\frac{7}{4}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= 1\\frac{3}{4}$&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">So, each person will receive $1\\frac{3}{4}$ of the remaining muffin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"11-how-to-divide-fractions-with-mixed-numbers\">How to Divide Fractions with Mixed Numbers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Let\u2019s understand how to divide fractions with mixed numbers using an example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Example: Divide $\\frac{3}{7}$<strong> <\/strong>by $2\\frac{1}{4}$<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>2<\/strong><strong>1<\/strong><strong>4<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>as an<strong> <\/strong>improper fraction $= \\frac{{(2 \u00d7 4) + 1}}{4} = \\frac{8 + 1}{4} = \\frac{9}{4}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$\\frac{3}{7} 2\\frac{1}{4}= \\frac{3}{7} \\div \\frac{9}{4} = \\frac{3}{7}\\times\\frac{4}{9}=\\frac{12}{63}= \\frac{4}{21}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"12-solved-examples\">Solved Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>1. Find the length of each part if a <\/strong>$3\\frac{1}{5}$<strong> feet long wooden stick is divided equally into 7 parts.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution: <\/strong>Dividing the mixed number $3\\frac{1}{5}$ by 7 will give us the length of each small part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">&nbsp;$3\\frac{1}{5} \\div 7$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= (\\frac{16}{5}) \\div (\\frac{7}{1})$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= (\\frac{16}{5}) \\times (\\frac{1}{7})$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{16}{35}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">Length of each small part $= \\frac{16}{35}$ feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>2. Divide <\/strong>$2\\frac{2}{3}$<strong> by <\/strong>$\\frac{2}{5}$<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$2\\frac{2}{3} \\div \\frac{2}{5}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= (\\frac{8}{3}) \\div (\\frac{2}{5})$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= (\\frac{8}{3}) \\times (\\frac{5}{2})$&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; (Multiply the dividend by the reciprocal of the divisor.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{40}{6}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{20}{3}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= 6\\frac{2}{3}$&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;(Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>3. Divide <\/strong>$2\\frac{1}{3}$<strong> by <\/strong>$2\\frac{4}{5}$<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$2\\frac{1}{3} \\div 2\\frac{4}{5}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= (\\frac{7}{3}) \\div (\\frac{14}{5})$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= (\\frac{7}{3}) \\times (\\frac{5}{14})$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{35}{42}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\">$= \\frac{5}{6}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading eplus-wrapper\" id=\"13-practice-problems\">Practice Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Dividing Mixed Numbers<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knnowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Divide $6\\frac{2}{5}$ by $\\frac{4}{11}$.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$17\\frac{3}{5}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$17\\frac{4}{5}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$18\\frac{3}{5}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">$18\\frac{4}{5}$<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $17\\frac{3}{5}$<br\/>$6\\frac{2}{5} \\div \\frac{4}{11}$<br>\r\n$= (\\frac{32}{5}) \\div (\\frac{4}{11})$<br>\r\n$= (\\frac{32}{5}) \\times (\\frac{4}{11})$<br>\r\n$= \\frac{88}{5}$<br>\r\n$= 17\\frac{3}{5}$<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Divide $7\\frac{1}{2}$ by $1\\frac{4}{5}$.<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$4\\frac{1}{5}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$4\\frac{1}{6}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$5\\frac{1}{4}$<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">$5\\frac{1}{6}$<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $4\\frac{1}{6}$<br\/>$7\\frac{1}{2}  \\div 1\\frac{4}{5}$<br>\r\n$= (\\frac{15}{2}) \\div (\\frac{9}{5})$<br>\r\n$= (\\frac{15}{2}) \\times (\\frac{9}{5})$<br>\r\n$= \\frac{75}{18}$<br>\r\n$= \\frac{25}{6}$<br>\r\n$= 4\\frac{1}{6}$<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Divide 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class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-7815d7ee-6f61-49c1-99f8-38eec89d8395\" data-mobilecollapse=\"true\" data-desktopcollapse=\"true\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-7815d7ee-6f61-49c1-99f8-38eec89d8395\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7815d7ee-6f61-49c1-99f8-38eec89d8395\"><strong>How to convert a mixed number into a decimal?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-7815d7ee-6f61-49c1-99f8-38eec89d8395\">\n\n<p>There are two ways to convert a mixed fraction into decimals. The first method is to convert the mixed fraction into an improper fraction and then divide. The second method is converting the fraction part into decimal and adding it to the whole number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: $3\\frac{1}{2} = \\frac{7}{2} = 3.5$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>or, $3\\frac{1}{2} = 3 + 0.5 = 3.5$<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-7815d7ee-6f61-49c1-99f8-38eec89d8395\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7815d7ee-6f61-49c1-99f8-38eec89d8395\"><strong>How to find the reciprocal of a mixed fraction?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-7815d7ee-6f61-49c1-99f8-38eec89d8395\">\n\n<p>To obtain the reciprocal of a mixed fraction, we convert the mixed fraction into an improper fraction, then flip the numerator and denominator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For instance, let\u2019s take $2\\frac{4}{7}$.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Improper fraction of $2\\frac{4}{7} = \\frac{18}{7}$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reciprocal $= \\frac{7}{18}$<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-7815d7ee-6f61-49c1-99f8-38eec89d8395\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-7815d7ee-6f61-49c1-99f8-38eec89d8395\"><strong>Where are mixed numbers used in real life?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-7815d7ee-6f61-49c1-99f8-38eec89d8395\">\n\n<p>We use mixed numbers in our daily life all the time. 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