What is 1/5 divided by 7/9?

Looking for the result of 1/5 ÷ 7/9? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 1/5 by 7/9?

1 5 ÷ 7 9 = 1 × 9 5 × 7 = 9 35
  1. Invert the divisor (7/9) to get its reciprocal: 9/7
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 1/5 × 9/7 = (1 × 9)/(5 × 7) = 9/35.

The result of dividing 1/5 by 7/9 is : 9/35 (or 0.25714285714286 in its decimal form)