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What is 3/8 divided by 2

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Hello.

3/8 divided by 2 can be put into the equation 3/8 ÷ 2/1.

You can't divide fractions, so you flip the divisor's fraction, then switch the equation to multiplication. The equation is now 3/8 × 1/2. Multiply across

--> 3 * 1

________

--> 8 * 2

Finishing the equations, we are left with 3/16. This cannot be reduced, so the final answer is 3/16

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