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Dividing Mixed Number by Mixed Number

Example:

Solution:

Write mixed numbers as fractions

Then

Note: Dividing fraction A by fraction B is equal to multiplying fraction A by the reciprocal of the fraction B.

Dividing mixed number by mixed number:

Step 1: Write mixed numbers as fractions.

Step 2: Dividing fraction A by fraction B is equal to multiplying fraction A by the reciprocal of the fraction B.

Step 3: Dividing numerator and denominator by common factors when multiplying fractions.

Step 4: The final result should be the simplest form of a fraction or a whole number.