What is 2/5 divided by 9/4?

Looking for the result of 2/5 ÷ 9/4? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 2/5 by 9/4?

2 5 ÷ 9 4 = 2 × 4 5 × 9 = 8 45
  1. Invert the divisor (9/4) to get its reciprocal: 4/9
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 2/5 × 4/9 = (2 × 4)/(5 × 9) = 8/45.

The result of dividing 2/5 by 9/4 is : 8/45 (or 0.17777777777778 in its decimal form)