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25. Model with Math A team is practicing on a 3/8-acre field. The coach divides the field into two equal parts for the practice. What fraction of an acre is each part? Use the rectangle to represent the problem. Then write an equation to show the solution. MP4​

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Answer:

3/16 of an acre

acres per each practice field = 3/8 * 1/2

Explanation:

3/8 *1/2 = 3/16

you can also use 3/8 divided by 2 but multiplying the fractions is easier and usually faster. Both will give you the same answer.

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Answer:

3/16 of an acre

acres per each practice field = 3/8 * 1/2

Explanation:

3/8 *1/2 = 3/16

you can also use 3/8 divided by 2 but multiplying the fractions is easier and usually faster. doesn't matter how you do it but both will give you the same answer.

I hope this helps good luck you got this :)

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