Divide 2÷(4/5)

$2 \div \frac{4}{5}$

Step 1

To divide by a fraction, multiply by its reciprocal.

$2 (\frac{5}{4})$

Step 2

Cancel the common factor of $2$ .

Factor $2$ out of $4$ .

$2 \frac{5}{2 (2)}$

Cancel the common factor.

$2 \frac{5}{2 \cdot 2}$

Rewrite the expression.

$\frac{5}{2}$

Step 3

The result can be shown in multiple forms.

Exact Form:

$\frac{5}{2}$

Decimal Form:

$2.5$

Mixed Number Form:

$2 \frac{1}{2}$