This way is perhaps a bit more interesting than the method 1 of dividing a line segment by n. Both work, however. To view the other method, which is more practical, but less interesting, click on this link. Divide a line segment by "n" version 1. Click here for another link to divide a segment by "n". Divide a line segment by "n" version 3

Draw a rectangle ADBC. With diagonal AB that you want to divide by n.

Draw the other diagonal.

Where they intersect, draw a line perpendicular to the rectangle (vertical line E)

Draw CE

Where CE and AB intersect, draw a perpendicular to the same side of the rectangle.

Continue in this manner. The diagram shows the segments that are produced. The fractions are in terms of AB.

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