What is 1/2 divided by 6?

Looking for the result of 1/2 ÷ 6? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 1/2 by 6?

1 2 ÷ 6 1 = 1 × 1 2 × 6 = 1 12
  1. Invert the divisor (6/1) to get its reciprocal: 1/6
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 1/2 × 1/6 = (1 × 1)/(2 × 6) = 1/12.

The result of dividing 1/2 by 6/1 is : 1/12 (or 0.083333333333333 in its decimal form)