Dividing Mixed Numbers Worksheet

                    Lesson 1

Problem:                   Divide the fractions.

                                                                                       3 2/5 ÷ 4 6/5

Step 1:                    Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions.

17 ÷ 26

                                                                                       5      5

Step 2:                   Multiply dividend by reciprocal of divisor and simplify.

17 x 5 =  17

5     26    26

Step 3:                    The answer is: 17

26

Try two practice problems:  

                                                                                    Divide the fractions:

A. 4/6 ÷ 8/6

B. 8 1/3 ÷ 2 4/6

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