What is 1/5 divided by 7/8?

Looking for the result of 1/5 ÷ 7/8? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 1/5 by 7/8?

1 5 ÷ 7 8 = 1 × 8 5 × 7 = 8 35
  1. Invert the divisor (7/8) to get its reciprocal: 8/7
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 1/5 × 8/7 = (1 × 8)/(5 × 7) = 8/35.

The result of dividing 1/5 by 7/8 is : 8/35 (or 0.22857142857143 in its decimal form)