Question

To divide 14 2/3 ÷ 2 3/4, Erik multiplied 14 2/3 × 4/3 . Explain erik's error

Answer 1

Erik's error was that he forgot the 2 that was in the side of 3/4.

Answer 2

Answer:

Erik did mistake in second term i.e. $\frac{4}{3}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given expression,

$14\frac{2}{3}\div 2\frac{3}{4}$

$=\frac{14\frac{2}{3}}{2\frac{3}{4}}$

$=14\frac{2}{3}\times \frac{1}{2\frac{3}{4}}$

$=14\frac{2}{3}\times \frac{1}{\frac{11}{4}}$

$=14\frac{2}{3}\times \frac{4}{11}$

While,

Erick's result = $14\frac{2}{3}\times \frac{4}{3}$

Hence, he/she should write $\frac{4}{11}$ instead of $\frac{4}{3}$