Dividing Mixed Numbers

Use the following steps for dividing mixed numbers:

-  Convert the mixed numbers into fractions.
-  Divide fractions: Keep, Change, Flip: Keep the first fraction, change the division sign to multiplication, and flip the numerator and denominator of the second fraction. Then, solve! 
-  Write your answer in lowest terms.
-  If the answer is an improper fraction (numerator is bigger than denominator), convert it into a mixed number.
 

Examples:

Example 1.  Solve.
Solution: Convert mixed numbers into fractions: and
Keep, Change, Flip: . The answer is an improper fraction. Convert it into a mixed number:

Example 2.  Solve.
Solution: Convert mixed numbers to fractions, then solve:



Example 3.  Solve.
Solution: Converting mixed numbers to fractions:
Keep, Change, Flip: