Dividing can be replaced by multiplying by the reciprocal.
The reciprocal of 2 is 1/2.
3/4 ÷ 2 = 3/4 x 1/2 = (3 x 1) / (4 x 2) = 3/8
Another way of looking at this problem:
Dividing by 2 means taking one-half of it.
One-half of a fourth is an eighth; so one-half of 3/4 is 3/8.
Dividing can be replaced by multiplying by the reciprocal.
The reciprocal of 2 is 1/2.
3/4 ÷ 2 = 3/4 x 1/2 = (3 x 1) / (4 x 2) = 3/8
Another way of looking at this problem:
Dividing by 2 means taking one-half of it.
One-half of a fourth is an eighth; so one-half of 3/4 is 3/8.