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Dividing fractions works by flipping the second one and multiplying instead. The calculator shows the keep, flip, change move on its own line so the swap is visible, then multiplies across and simplifies. Mixed numbers are converted first, and dividing by zero is caught rather than crashing.
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Work out 1/2 ÷ 1/4.
- Keep the first, flip the second, change ÷ into ×: 1/2 × 4/1
- Now multiply across:1 × 4 = 4 and 2 × 1 = 2, giving 4/2
- Simplify:4/2 = 2
Answer: 2
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Work out 3/4 ÷ 1/2.Show answer
Answer: 1 1/2
3/4 × 2/1 = 6/4.
Work out 2/3 ÷ 4.Show answer
Answer: 1/6
Write 4 as 4/1, flip it: 2/3 × 1/4 = 2/12.
Why is 1/2 ÷ 1/4 equal to 2?Show answer
Answer: Two quarters fit in a half
Dividing asks how many of the second fit into the first.