What is 5/8 divided by 2/3?

Looking for the result of 5/8 ÷ 2/3? Follow this step-by-step guide to understand how to divide these two fractions.

How to divide 5/8 by 2/3?

5 8 ÷ 2 3 = 5 × 3 8 × 2 = 15 16
  1. Invert the divisor (2/3) to get its reciprocal: 3/2
  2. Multiply the dividend by this reciprocal : 5/8 × 3/2 = (5 × 3)/(8 × 2) = 15/16.

The result of dividing 5/8 by 2/3 is : 15/16 (or 0.9375 in its decimal form)