Pre-Algebra Examples

$\frac{1}{6} \div \frac{1}{2}$

Step 1

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

$\frac{1}{6} \cdot 2$

Step 2

Cancel the common factor of $2$ .

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Step 2.1

Factor $2$ out of $6$ .

$\frac{1}{2 (3)} \cdot 2$

Step 2.2

Cancel the common factor.

$\frac{1}{2 \cdot 3} \cdot 2$

Step 2.3

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{1}{3}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{1}{3}$

Decimal Form:

$0.\overline{3}$