interpret the model to determine the fraction used to divide 3/8
10/16
5/8
1/2
3/4
To determine the fraction used to divide 3/8, we need to find the reciprocal or multiplicative inverse of 3/8.
Reciprocal of a fraction is obtained by interchanging the numerator and the denominator. Therefore, the reciprocal of 3/8 is 8/3.
Out of the given options, the fraction 8/3 is not listed. So, we need to identify the fraction that is closest to the reciprocal of 3/8.
Out of the options provided:
- 10/16 is not the reciprocal and is larger than the reciprocal of 3/8.
- 5/8 is not the reciprocal and is smaller than the reciprocal of 3/8.
- 1/2 is not the reciprocal and is smaller than the reciprocal of 3/8.
- 3/4 is closest to the reciprocal of 3/8.
Therefore, the fraction used to divide 3/8 is closest to 3/4.