Section 2.6 Multiplication and Division of Mixed Numbers 145 Dividing Mixed Numbers Example 3 Divide and write the answer as a mixed number or whole number. 1 7 1 2 2 3 a. b. c. 6 5 13 7 5 6 7 4 Solution: a. Write the mixed numbers as improper fractions. Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. Multiply. Write the improper fraction as a mixed number. 4 1 7 15 2 15 2 45 28 1 6 1 14 3 3 14 36 7 17 28 7 1 2 2 3 b. Write the whole number and mixed number as improper fractions. Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. Simplify. Multiply. Write the improper fraction as a mixed number. 6 5 5 6 6 1 6 1 1 7 6 1 6 83 6 7 1 1 7 36 7 36 6 c. Write the whole number and mixed number as improper fractions. Multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor. Multiply. Write the improper fraction as a mixed number. 7 83 6 83 42 1 41 42 1 7 13 3. Applications of Multiplication and Division of Mixed Numbers Examples 4 and 5 demonstrate multiplication and division of mixed numbers in day-to-day applications. Skill Practice Divide and write the answer as a mixed number or whole number. 4. 5. 6. 12 Answers 4. 5. 6. 1 5 9 1 2 3 3 11 17 4 9 8 8 4 4 5 10 1 3 2 5 6 Avoiding Mistakes Be sure to take the reciprocal of the divisor after the mixed number is changed to an improper fraction.
miller_basic_college_math_3e_ch1_3
To see the actual publication please follow the link above