135 is 3/8 of a number. Work out the number.

Divide 135 by 3/8 OR multiply 135 by 8/3
135 * 8/3 = 360
You can do this in steps by starting with:
135/3 = 45, then multiply by 8.
OR
135 * 8 = 1080, then divide by 3.

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