What is 2/5 divided by 5/6?

Looking for the result of 2/5 ÷ 5/6? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 2/5 by 5/6?

2 5 ÷ 5 6 = 2 × 6 5 × 5 = 12 25
  1. Invert the divisor (5/6) to get its reciprocal: 6/5
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 2/5 × 6/5 = (2 × 6)/(5 × 5) = 12/25.

The result of dividing 2/5 by 5/6 is : 12/25 (or 0.48 in its decimal form)