Find the result of the division and simplify your answer.

3
8
÷ 5
A.
12
7
B.
3
40
C.
1
5
D.
3
8
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3
8
 ÷   5

This can be written as:

3
8
 ÷ 
5
1

Dividing a fraction by a whole number is same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

3
8
 ÷ 
5
1
 = 
3
8
 × 
1
5

Now to multiply fractions, multiply the numerators with each other and the denominators with each other.

3
8
 × 
1
5
 = 
3 × 1
8 × 5
 = 
3
40
So,
3
8
 ÷   5  = 
3
40

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Grade
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Theme
Fractions
Passing score
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