Question

How many 3/8’s are in 3

Answer 1

Answer: 8 times

Step-by-step explanation:

Youre essentially doing 3 divided by 3/8.

3 is equivalent to 3/1. And when you divide fractions, you have to multiply by the reciprocal. the reciprocal of 3/8 is 8/3.

$\frac{3}{1} *\frac{8}{3} = \frac{24}{3} = 8$

Answer 2

Answer:

$8$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\frac{3}{8}\:+\:\:\frac{3}{8}\:+\:\:\frac{3}{8}\:+\:\:\frac{3}{8}\:+\:\:\frac{3}{8}\:+\:\:\frac{3}{8}\:+\:\:\frac{3}{8}\:+\:\:\frac{3}{8}\:$

$\frac{3}{8} \times 8$

$=3$

We can also use algebra.

$\frac{3}{8} \times x=3$

$x=3 \div \frac{3}{8}$

$x=8$