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Divide 3/8 with 5/16

3/8 ÷ 5/16 is 6/5.

Steps for dividing fractions

  1. Find the reciprocal of the divisor
    Reciprocal of 5/16: 16/5
  2. Now, multiply it with the dividend
    So, 3/8 ÷ 5/16 = 3/8 × 16/5
  3. = 3 × 16/8 × 5 = 48/40
  4. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 6/5
  5. In mixed form: 11/5

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