Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers. To divide common fractions:

1. Write the fractions to be divided.

2. Invert (switch) the numerator and denominator in the dividing fraction.

3. Multiply the numerators and denominators.

4. Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers, if necessary.

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To divide mixed numbers:

1. Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions.

2. Write the improper fraction to be divided.

3. Invert (switch) the numerator and denominator in the dividing fraction.

4. Multiplying numerators and denominators.

5. Convert improper fractions to mixed numbers, if necessary.

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