What is 3/8 divided by 5/9?

Looking for the result of 3/8 ÷ 5/9? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 3/8 by 5/9?

3 8 ÷ 5 9 = 3 × 9 8 × 5 = 27 40
  1. Invert the divisor (5/9) to get its reciprocal: 9/5
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 3/8 × 9/5 = (3 × 9)/(8 × 5) = 27/40.

The result of dividing 3/8 by 5/9 is : 27/40 (or 0.675 in its decimal form)