what is three-fourths divide by one-eigths

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal -- the reciprocal of 1/8 is 8/1:

(3/4) ÷ (1/8) = (3/4) x (8/1) = (3 x 8) / (4 x 1) = 24 / 4 = 6

geno3141 Dec 13, 2014

geno3141 · Answer 1 · 2014-12-13T11:50:21

To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal -- the reciprocal of 1/8 is 8/1:

(3/4) ÷ (1/8) = (3/4) x (8/1) = (3 x 8) / (4 x 1) = 24 / 4 = 6