Basic Math Examples

\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{1}{3}

$\frac{5}{6} \div \frac{1}{3}$

Step 1

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

\frac{5}{6} \cdot 3

$\frac{5}{6} \cdot 3$

Step 2

Cancel the common factor of

3

$3$ .

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Step 2.1

Factor

3

$3$ out of

6

$6$ .

\frac{5}{3 (2)} \cdot 3

$\frac{5}{3 (2)} \cdot 3$

Step 2.2

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{5}{3 \cdot 2} \cdot 3$

Step 2.3

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{5}{2}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{5}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$2.5$

Mixed Number Form:

$2 \frac{1}{2}$