What is 1/7 divided by 8/5?

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

How to divide 1/7 by 8/5?

1 7 ÷ 8 5 = 1 × 5 7 × 8 = 5 56
  1. Invert the divisor (8/5) to get its reciprocal: 5/8
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 1/7 × 5/8 = (1 × 5)/(7 × 8) = 5/56.

The result of dividing 1/7 by 8/5 is : 5/56 (or 0.089285714285714 in its decimal form)