What is 5/4 divided by 8/5?

Looking for the result of 5/4 ÷ 8/5? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 5/4 by 8/5?

5 4 ÷ 8 5 = 5 × 5 4 × 8 = 25 32
  1. Invert the divisor (8/5) to get its reciprocal: 5/8
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 5/4 × 5/8 = (5 × 5)/(4 × 8) = 25/32.

The result of dividing 5/4 by 8/5 is : 25/32 (or 0.78125 in its decimal form)