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alexandra is dividing 3/4 of a yard of fabric into3/8 yard pieces of fabric.How many pieces of this size will she have?

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You would get the answer of (2 PIECES)

I like to simplify the answer...
If you have 3/4 and decide it into 3/8. You are multiplying (2) from 4 to 8
User Arlind Hajredinaj
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Answer:

2 pieces

Explanation:

3/4 ÷ 3/8

3/4 x 8/3 = 12/6 = 2

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