What is 1/7 divided by 3/5?

Looking for the result of 1/7 ÷ 3/5? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 1/7 by 3/5?

1 7 ÷ 3 5 = 1 × 5 7 × 3 = 5 21
  1. Invert the divisor (3/5) to get its reciprocal: 5/3
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 1/7 × 5/3 = (1 × 5)/(7 × 3) = 5/21.

The result of dividing 1/7 by 3/5 is : 5/21 (or 0.23809523809524 in its decimal form)