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What is 3/8 divided 1/16 = 6

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Answer:

Divide 3/8 with 1/16

3 /8 ÷ 1 /16 = 6 /1

Explanation:

Find the reciprocal of the divisor

Reciprocal of 1 /16 : 16 /1

Now, multiply it with the dividend So,

3 /8 ÷ 1 /16 = 3/8 × 16 /1 = 3 × 16/ 8 × 1 = 48 /8

After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6 /1

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