Question

Amy simplifed this complex fraction problem. Negative 2 and one-half divided by five-fourths = Negative five-halves divided by five-fourths = negative five-halves (five-fourths) = negative StartFraction 10 over 8 EndFraction. The quotient is negative five-fourths. What errors did Amy make? Select all that apply.

Answer 1

Answer:

B, C

Step-by-step explanation:

Amy should have flip the numerator and the denominator of the second fraction before multiplying. She also used addition instead of multiplication for the numerators.

Answer 2

Answer:

B,C

Step-by-step explanation:

Amy should have flipped the numerator and the denominator of the second fraction before multiplying. She also used addition instead of multiplication for the numerators.