Question

After completing the fraction division 5 divided by five-thirds, Miko used the multiplication shown to check her work. 3 times five-thirds = StartFraction 3 Over 1 EndFraction times five-thirds = StartFraction 15 Over 3 EndFraction or 5 Which is the most accurate description of Miko's work?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

5 divided by five-thirds can be written in the fractional form is as follows :

$\dfrac{5}{\dfrac{5}{3}}$

It can be also written as :

$\dfrac{5}{\dfrac{5}{3}}=5\times \dfrac{3}{5}\\\\=3$

He has done calculations as follows :

3 x 5/3=3/1 x 5/3 = 15/3 or 5

Miko was wrong in the first step where he multiplied 3 by (5/3). It should be 5 multiplied by (3/5). He has done multiplication incorrectly.