Division of Fractions Part 2

Learn how to divide mixed numbers with whole numbers.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• math
• fractions
• dividing fractions
• mixed numbers
• homework help

[binasheikh1974]

When doing a fraction division problem sum, how can we know which fraction comes first and which comes after the division sign? I understand that we have to invert the fraction AFTER the division sign, but I can't figure out which fraction comes first and which after. And if I don't know the rule, I'll get wrong answer. Example Cloth manufactures use a unit of measurement called a finger. One finger is equal to 4 1/2 inches. If 25 inches are cut off a cloth, how many fingers of cloth were cu

[northstar15]

@binasheikh1974 In this problem, you divide 25 by 4 and a half. It might help to change the 4 and a half to an improper fraction first, then change it back to a mixed number at the end: 25/1 divided by 9/2 = 25/1 x 2/9 = 50/9 = 5 and 5/9

[MultiRedhearts]

But how to u do it without the whole number??

[northstar15]

@MultiRedhearts I believe I have a vid on this--anyway, you will set up your problem horizontally, flip the second fraction and then multiply across: 4/5 divided by 1/3 == 4/5 x 3/1 = 12/5 = 2 and 2/5

[cponfantage12]

thankyou so much, you are a saint! im still gonna need to play this a few more times to get it, so sry if this video gets over a thousand views today lol

[northstar15]

@cponfantage12 thnx for the comment

[northstar15]

@turtwig711 most teachers like answers simplified so I like to include this piece

[LiustheLiar]

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[superkyle5100]

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[joselinlabonita]

thank u so much i was realy confused on a homework question and now i get how to do it =)

[CastleBeckettforevz]

Thx, i have a math quiz tomorrow so i needed that review.

[Ianisepic12]

thanks bro

[LimpTheBizkit11]

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