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3/2=1.5
3/2=1.5
3(D) | 2(C)→I = 1.5(D)
3(D) | 2(C) → I = 1.5(D)
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In some ways, the process for division is easier than for multiplication, as the fraction literally appears under the hairline, with the answer under the index.  Because both indices of the C scale wrap around to represent the same place, there will always be at least one index that is on scale, and therefore will never need a change of index.
In some ways, the process for division is easier than for multiplication, as the fraction literally appears under the hairline, with the answer under the index.  Because both indices of the C scale wrap around to represent the same place, there will always be at least one index that is on scale, and therefore will never need a change of index.

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