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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 12 ÷ 14.

    1. Keep the first, flip the second, change ÷ into ×:12 × 41
    2. Now multiply across:1 × 4 = 4 and 2 × 1 = 2, giving 42
    3. Simplify:42 = 2

    Answer: 2

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