How do you divide fractions and mixed numbers

If the question is as such: 3/4 divided by 2/3 you simply reverse the second fraction (making it 3/2) and now multiply the two together. For example, it should now read 3/4 x 3/2 = 9/8. This can then by put into a mixed number format as 1 1/8. To convert to mixed numbers. Firstly figure out how many whole denominators will go into the numerator OR divide the numerator by the denominator. In this case only one 8 will go into 9 leaving one remainder. Therefore, the mixed number is 1 and 1/8.

NW
Answered by Nicholas W. Maths tutor

3485 Views

See similar Maths GCSE tutors

Related Maths GCSE answers

All answers ▸

How do I work out the area of a quarter circle with radius 6cm?


If I put £500 in the bank with an annual interest rate of 3% how much money will I have earned in 2 years?


Solve the simultaneous equations x + y = 2 and x^2 + 2y = 12


Solve 6/(x-3) + x/(x+4) = 1


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning