Solve Fraction Division: 2/4 ÷ 1/3 Step-by-Step

Division by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. Think of it this way: "How many $\frac{1}{3}$'s fit into $\frac{1}{2}$?" means $\frac{1}{2} × 3$!

A reciprocal is a fraction flipped upside down. For $\frac{1}{3}$, the reciprocal is $\frac{3}{1}$. For whole numbers like 5, write it as $\frac{5}{1}$ first, then flip to get $\frac{1}{5}$.

It's usually easier to simplify first! In this problem, $\frac{2}{4}$ simplifies to $\frac{1}{2}$, making the multiplication simpler: $\frac{1}{2} × \frac{3}{1}$.

Divide the numerator by the denominator. For $\frac{3}{2}$: 3 ÷ 2 = 1 remainder 1, so the answer is $1\frac{1}{2}$.

Both forms are correct! $\frac{3}{2}$ and $1\frac{1}{2}$ represent the same value. Check what format your teacher prefers - many prefer mixed numbers for final answers.