Johnetta simplified seven over nine : three over eight.; her work is shown below. Identify where she made her error.

Original division problem: seven over nine : three over eight.

Step 1: 7 over 9 X 3 over 8

Step 2: 7x 9 over 3 x 8

Step 3: 21 over 72

Step 4: 7 over 24

A. Step 1

B. Step 4

C. Step 3

D. Step 2

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28 January, 19:27

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Ainsley Casey · Answer 1

The answer is D. Step 2

She should have worked out the problem like this:

(7/9) / (3/8) = (7/9) x (8/3) = (7x8) / (9x3) = 56/27 = or 2 2/27

Johnetta simplified seven over nine : three over eight.; her work is shown below. Identify where she made her error.Original division problem: seven over nine : three over eight.Step 1: 7 over 9 X 3 over 8Step 2: 7x 9 over 3 x 8Step 3: 21 over 72Step 4: 7 over 24A. Step 1B. Step 4C. Step 3D. Step 2