SOLUTION: ok so i got this study guide and it tells me 3/8 divide by 2 3/4. i have tried it many ways but i keep getting the wrong answer. the answer in my book is3/22 but both ways i have t

Algebra ->  Numeric Fractions Calculators, Lesson and Practice -> SOLUTION: ok so i got this study guide and it tells me 3/8 divide by 2 3/4. i have tried it many ways but i keep getting the wrong answer. the answer in my book is3/22 but both ways i have t      Log On


   

Question 597715: ok so i got this study guide and it tells me 3/8 divide by 2 3/4. i have tried it many ways but i keep getting the wrong answer. the answer in my book is3/22 but both ways i have tried come to either 1 3/8 or 1 1/32. can you help me understand it?
Answer by AnlytcPhil(1806) About Me  (Show Source):
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3%2F8÷2%263%2F4 = 3%2F8÷11%2F4 =3%2F8×4%2F11 = 3%5B%22%22%5D%2F%28cross%288%29%29%5B2%5D×cross%284%29%2F11 = 3%2F22

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