Interpret the model to determine the fraction used to divide 3/8
The model for dividing 3/8 can be interpreted as fraction division represented by a rectangular model. The rectangular model is divided into equal parts or segments. The numerator of the fraction (3) represents the number of segments to be divided, and the denominator (8) indicates the total number of equal segments the rectangular model is divided into.
To determine the fraction used to divide 3/8, we need to interpret the model. In this case, the model shows that the rectangular shape is divided into 8 equal segments vertically. To divide 3/8, we count 3 segments vertically and observe how many segments (out of 8) are included in these 3 segments.
By visually analyzing the model, the fraction used to divide 3/8 is 3/8 itself since 3 out of the total 8 segments are included.