What is 1/7 divided by 8/9?

Looking for the result of 1/7 ÷ 8/9? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 1/7 by 8/9?

1 7 ÷ 8 9 = 1 × 9 7 × 8 = 9 56
  1. Invert the divisor (8/9) to get its reciprocal: 9/8
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 1/7 × 9/8 = (1 × 9)/(7 × 8) = 9/56.

The result of dividing 1/7 by 8/9 is : 9/56 (or 0.16071428571429 in its decimal form)