SOLUTION: I don't understand this problem: I've recieved many different answers for this problem and now I'm confused and I don't know what to do. 4/8 divided by 4/3 is what ?????

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Question 95245: I don't understand this problem:
I've recieved many different answers for this problem and now I'm confused and I don't know what to do.
4/8 divided by 4/3 is what ?????

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4/8 divided by 4/3
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(4/8) / (4/3)
Invert the denominator and multiply:
(4/8)*(3/4)
Cacel the 4's to get:
= 3/8
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Cheers,
Stan H.