Question

When a number x is multiplied by 6, the result is 3/8 .

Answer 1

the question states 6x = 3/8, so x = 1/16.

Answer 2

Equation

6x = 3/8           Divide by 6

x = 3/8 // 6

Solution

$\text{x=}\dfrac{\dfrac{3}{8}}{6} \Rightarrow \dfrac{\dfrac{3}{8}}{\dfrac{6}{1}}$   The 1 has been added to the 6 so you can more easily do the next step.

The next step is to take the 6/1 and turn it upside down. When you do that, and multiply there should be some cancellation taking place.

$\text{x=}\dfrac{3}{8}*\dfrac{1}{6} = \dfrac{3}{48}=\dfrac{1}{16}$

This answer has been edited. Latex can be a pain.