To divide 14 2/3 ÷ 2 3/4, Erik multiplied 14 2/3 × 4/3 . Explain erik's error
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 \(\frac{4}{3}\)