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Try dividing fractions 1/4÷3/8

User Milda
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1/4 ÷ 3/8

= 1 x 8
4 x 3

= 8 ÷ 4
12 ÷ 4

= 2
3

:)
User Sunny Gupta
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When dividing fractions, use this rule I learned: Keep, Change, Flip!

1/4 ÷ 3/8

Keep the 1/4.
Change the ÷ sign to a × sign.
Flip the 3/8 ⇒ 8/3.

Now rewrite the problem.

1/4 × 8/3

Solve.

1/4 × 8/3 = 8/12

Simplify.

8/12 = 2/3

1/4 ÷ 3/8 = 2/3
User MYousefi
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