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To divide fractions, you multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

So, to divide \( \frac{3}{4} \) by \( \frac{3}{8} \), you can set it up as follows:

\[ \frac{3}{4} \div \frac{3}{8} = \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{8}{3} \]

Now, multiply the numerators and the denominators:

\[ = \frac{3 \times 8}{4 \times 3} = \frac{24}{12} \]

Now, simplify \( \frac{24}{12} \):

\[ = 2 \]

So, \( \frac{3}{4} \div \frac{3}{8} = 2 \).