3 ÷ 3/8 show the work the answer in the end should be 8

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To divide a number by a fraction, you multiply the number by the reciprocal of the fraction.

Reciprocal of 3/8 is 8/3.

So, 3 ÷ 3/8 = 3 × 8/3.

Now, cancel out the common factor of 3 between the numerator and denominator:

3 × (8/3) = 8.

Therefore, the answer is 8.