What is 2/7 divided by 5/9?

Looking for the result of 2/7 ÷ 5/9? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 2/7 by 5/9?

2 7 ÷ 5 9 = 2 × 9 7 × 5 = 18 35
  1. Invert the divisor (5/9) to get its reciprocal: 9/5
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 2/7 × 9/5 = (2 × 9)/(7 × 5) = 18/35.

The result of dividing 2/7 by 5/9 is : 18/35 (or 0.51428571428571 in its decimal form)