Dividing Fractions Calculator
Master fraction division with the Keep-Change-Flip method and see the full solution steps.
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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.
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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).