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
- Understand the operation
When dividing by a fraction, we multiply by the reciprocal of that fraction.
- Reciprocal of the fraction
The reciprocal of $\frac{1}{8}$ is $8$.
- 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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