What is 1/2 divided by 9/5?

Looking for the result of 1/2 ÷ 9/5? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 1/2 by 9/5?

1 2 ÷ 9 5 = 1 × 5 2 × 9 = 5 18
  1. Invert the divisor (9/5) to get its reciprocal: 5/9
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 1/2 × 5/9 = (1 × 5)/(2 × 9) = 5/18.

The result of dividing 1/2 by 9/5 is : 5/18 (or 0.27777777777778 in its decimal form)