The reciprocal of 3/8 would be 8/3 (basically reversing the numbers).
When dividing fractions, you can just multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction instead of dividing by the second fraction.
3/4 ÷ 3/8
= 3/4 × 8/3
Simplifying gives us the final answer:
= 2
Let me know if you need any clarifications, thanks!
Answer:
=3 + 4/12 + 3/12
Step-by-step explanation:
To make 1/3 into a twelfth, you have to multiply the 3 by 4 to get 12. Whatever you do to the top you have to do to the bottom, meaning that you have to multiply 1 by 4 to get 4 on top.
To make 1/4 into a twelfth, you have to multiply the 4 by 3 to get 12. Whatever you do to the top you have to do to the bottom, meaning that you have to multiply 1 by 3 to get 3 on top.
