3 divided by 1/8

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the result of dividing 3 by 1/8. To solve this, we perform the division of a whole number by a fraction.

Answer

24
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is 24

Steps to Solve

  1. Understand the operation

When dividing by a fraction, we multiply by the reciprocal of that fraction.

  1. Reciprocal of the fraction

The reciprocal of $\frac{1}{8}$ is $8$.

  1. Perform the multiplication

Now, multiply $3$ by $8$:

$$3 \times 8 = 24$$

The final answer is 24

More Information

Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. You can think of it as 'flipping' the fraction.

Tips

A common mistake is to divide $3$ by $8$ instead of multiplying. Remember to find the reciprocal of the fraction before multiplying.

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