Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Divide mixed numbers

Divide mixed numbers

What you'll learn

  • Identify the reciprocal of a mixed number and express it as an improper fraction with 100% accuracy.
  • Solve division problems involving mixed numbers by converting them to improper fractions and applying the reciprocal, achieving at least 80% accuracy on a worksheet with 10 problems.
  • Explain the steps involved in dividing mixed numbers, including converting to improper fractions and multiplying by the reciprocal, using clear and concise language in a written explanation assessed with a rubric.
  • Apply the skill of dividing mixed numbers to solve real-world problems, such as determining how many pieces of a certain length can be cut from a longer piece of material, with at least 75% accuracy.

Tutorial Preview

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How to divide a mixed number by another mixed number: 2 1/2 ÷ 1 1/4

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How to divide a mixed number by a whole number: 3 1/3 ÷ 5

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How to divide a mixed number by a fraction: 4 1/2 ÷ 3/4

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Calculate: 1 1/2 ÷ 1/2
0.3
1.1
2.3/4
3.1 1/4
Easy
Calculate: 2 1/4 ÷ 3
0.3/4
1.1/4
2.6 3/4
3.4/3
Easy
Calculate: 1 1/3 ÷ 2/3
0.2
1.1/2
2.1
3.2 1/3

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Divide mixed numbers is a Grade 7 Mathematics lesson on ExcelOS.

What will I learn in Divide mixed numbers?

You'll be able to: Identify the reciprocal of a mixed number and express it as an improper fraction with 100% accuracy; Solve division problems involving mixed numbers by converting them to improper fractions and applying the reciprocal, achieving….

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This lesson includes 25 practice questions across multiple difficulty levels, each with instant feedback and explanations.

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