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When dividing fractions and it is most helpful to change a mixed number into a

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It's most helpful to change a mixed number into a normal fraction.

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An improper fraction. This means that all of the number, for example 3 3/7, is in one fraction, which in this case would be 24/7. This makes it easier to see what the number is equal to.
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