Math

Dividing Fractions Calculator

Divide one fraction by another.

Calculated Output

Quotient 2/3

As decimal 0.6667

Formula: a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Values used:

2. Numerator 1 = 1

3. Denominator 1 = 2

4. Numerator 2 = 3

5. Denominator 2 = 4

7. Quotient = 2/3

8. Numerator 1 x Denominator 1 = 1 x 2 = 2

9. As decimal = (Numerator 1 x Denominator 1) / Numerator 2 = 2 / 3 = 0.6667

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The math behind it

Flip the second fraction and multiply: a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c.

1/2 ÷ 3/4 = 1/2 × 4/3 = 2/3.

Why flip?

Dividing by a number equals multiplying by its reciprocal.