Dividing Fractions Calculator (Shows Steps)

Dividing by a fraction means multiplying by its reciprocal (flip the numerator and denominator). This calculator shows the flipped fraction, the resulting multiplication, and the simplified answer.

Enter a whole number (3), a fraction (3/4), or a mixed number (1 1/2).

1 1/2 ÷ 2/3 = 9/4 (2 1/4)

  1. Multiply by the reciprocal: 3/2 × 3/2
  2. Multiply numerators: 3 × 3 = 9
  3. Multiply denominators: 2 × 2 = 4
  4. 9/4
  5. As a mixed number: 2 1/4

How it works

  1. Flip the second fraction (swap its numerator and denominator).
  2. Multiply the first fraction by that flipped fraction.
  3. Simplify the result, and convert to a mixed number if it's improper.

Frequently asked questions

Why do you flip the second fraction when dividing?
Dividing by a number is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal (1 divided by that number). For a fraction, the reciprocal is just the fraction flipped upside down.