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Divide 3/8 with 12/8

1st number: 3/8, 2nd number: 1 4/8

3/8 ÷ 12/8 is 1/4.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 12/8: 8/12
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 3/8 ÷ 12/8 = 3/8 × 8/12
  3. = 3 × 8/8 × 12 = 24/96
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 1/4

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