What is 1/9 divided by 1/2?

Looking for the result of 1/9 ÷ 1/2? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 1/9 by 1/2?

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

The result of dividing 1/9 by 1/2 is : 2/9 (or 0.22222222222222 in its decimal form)