How many times does 8/3 go into 1/3

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Glen Morse · Answer 1 · 2022-09-20T14:48:15+0000

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Answer:

1/8

Explanation:

To find out, divide 1/3 by 8/3.

(1/3)/(8/3) = 1/8

8/3 goes into 1/3 exactly 1/8 times.

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There are (at least) two ways to divide fractions.

1. "invert and multiply" (A.K.A. "swap dot")

$(1)/(3)/(8)/(3)=(1)/(3)\cdot(3)/(8)=(1\cdot3)/(3\cdot8)=\boxed{(1)/(8)}$

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2. Drop common denominators.

$(1)/(3)/(8)/(3)=1/8=\boxed{(1)/(8)}$