Question

Draw a picture to show why this equation is true:
3/8 = 3 ÷ 8

Answer 1

You can draw a picture like this:

Explanation:

If we are working with fractions, then think of it as a circle.

3 circles divided by 8 people

(Draw 3 circles divided into eighths)

Now, on the first circle, write the number one into one of the slices.

Do the same to the second circle.

Now the third.

How many slices have the number 1 in it?

3 slices have the number 1 in it.

And each whole circle has 8 pieces.

3 (slices) divided by 8 (People) = 3/8