Arithmetic & Basics
Basic

Dividing Fractions

Divide by multiplying by the reciprocal (flip and multiply).

Formula

ab÷cd=ab×dc\frac{a}{b} \div \frac{c}{d} = \frac{a}{b} \times \frac{d}{c}

Variables

a,bFirst fraction
c,dSecond fraction

Example

1/2 ÷ 1/4 = 2

Did You Know?

"Keep, change, flip" works because dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

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