What is 1/2 divided by 5/3?

Looking for the result of 1/2 ÷ 5/3? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 1/2 by 5/3?

1 2 ÷ 5 3 = 1 × 3 2 × 5 = 3 10
  1. Invert the divisor (5/3) to get its reciprocal: 3/5
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 1/2 × 3/5 = (1 × 3)/(2 × 5) = 3/10.

The result of dividing 1/2 by 5/3 is : 3/10 (or 0.3 in its decimal form)