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Divide Fractions Calculator

Divide two fractions or mixed numbers and get the answer in simplest form, as a mixed number and as a decimal, with every step shown.

Enter values

Results update as you type.

Result

Answer

6/5

Mixed number
1 1/5
Decimal
1.2
Step-by-stepShow
  1. Flip the second fraction: 8/5
  2. (3 × 8) / (4 × 5) = 24/20
  3. Simplest form: 6/5

About the Divide Fractions Calculator

Divide two fractions or mixed numbers and get the answer in simplest form, as a mixed number and as a decimal, with every step shown.

Also known as: divide fractions, divideing fractions, fraction division.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter first fraction, second fraction.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Open “Step-by-step” to see how the answer was worked out.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

a/b ÷ c/d = a/b × d/c = ad / bc

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • First fraction: 3/4
  • Second fraction: 5/8

the calculator returns:

  • Answer: 6/5
  • Mixed number: 1 1/5
  • Decimal: 1.2

Working

  1. Flip the second fraction: 8/5
  2. (3 × 8) / (4 × 5) = 24/20
  3. Simplest form: 6/5