What is 2/5 divided by 5/8?

Looking for the result of 2/5 ÷ 5/8? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 2/5 by 5/8?

2 5 ÷ 5 8 = 2 × 8 5 × 5 = 16 25
  1. Invert the divisor (5/8) to get its reciprocal: 8/5
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 2/5 × 8/5 = (2 × 8)/(5 × 5) = 16/25.

The result of dividing 2/5 by 5/8 is : 16/25 (or 0.64 in its decimal form)