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Divide 1/2 with 3/8

1/2 ÷ 3/8 is 4/3.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 3/8: 8/3
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 1/2 ÷ 3/8 = 1/2 × 8/3
  3. = 1 × 8/2 × 3 = 8/6
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 4/3
  5. In mixed form: 11/3

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