Because you're taking half of the 3/4.
Imagine a pizza cut into eights. Two pieces are eaten, leaving 3/4 of the pizza on the plate. You eat half of what is on the plate -- so you've eaten 3 pieces or 3/8 of it.
if 1/2 times 3/4 is 3/8 why is it less than 3/4?
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