Dividing Fractions Calculator
Master fraction division with the Keep-Change-Flip method and see the full solution steps.
Keep, Change, Flip!
To divide fractions, you actually multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction. Our calculator shows exactly how to flip and multiply.
Standard Rule
a/b รท c/d = a/b ร d/cMultiply by the reciprocal
Examples
Divide 1/2 รท 1/3
1Keep: 1/2
2Change: รท to ร
3Flip: 1/3 to 3/1
4Multiply: 1/2 ร 3/1 = 3/2
5Result: 1 1/2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a reciprocal?
A reciprocal is a "flipped" fraction where the numerator and denominator swap places.
Why do we flip?
Mathematically, dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its inverse (reciprocal).