What is 1/2 divided by 4/5?

Looking for the result of 1/2 ÷ 4/5? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 1/2 by 4/5?

1 2 ÷ 4 5 = 1 × 5 2 × 4 = 5 8
  1. Invert the divisor (4/5) to get its reciprocal: 5/4
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 1/2 × 5/4 = (1 × 5)/(2 × 4) = 5/8.

The result of dividing 1/2 by 4/5 is : 5/8 (or 0.625 in its decimal form)