Fraction Division Calculator

Divide one fraction by another.

How it is calculated

The second fraction is flipped (its reciprocal is taken), then the two fractions are multiplied.

Formula

Quotient: a/b ÷ c/d = (a×d) ÷ (b×c)

Frequently asked questions

Why does dividing by a fraction make the answer bigger?

Dividing by a number smaller than one always makes the result bigger. Asking how many quarters fit into a whole gives 4, which is bigger than the whole you started with.