Dividing mixed numbers by 2

1. Select a mixed number (a whole number and a fraction).
2. If the whole number is even, divide by 2 -
   this is the whole number of the answer.
   • The numerator of the fraction stays the same;
     multiply the denominator by 2.
3. If the whole number is odd, subtract 1 and divide by 2 -
   this is the whole number of the answer.
   • Add the numerator and the denominator of the fraction - this will be the new numerator of the fraction;
   • Multiply the denominator by 2.

   Even whole number example:

1. If the first number selected is 8 3/4:
2. Divide the whole number (8) by 2: 8/2 = 4 (whole number)
3. Use the same numerator: 3
4. Multiply the denominator by 2: 4 x 2 = 8 (denominator)
5. So 8 3/4 divided by 2 = 4 3/8.

   Odd whole number example:

1. If the first number selected is 13 2/5:
2. Subtract 1 from the whole number and divide by 2:
   13 - 1 = 12, 12/2 = 6.
3. Add the numerator and the denominator: 2 + 5 = 7.
   This is the numerator of the fraction.
4. Multiply the denominator by 2: 5 x 2 = 10.
5. So 13 2/5 divided by 2 = 6 7/10.