Question
Paul was given this math problem on a test to simplify: 1/4 + (5/8 + 1/2). after calculating, Paul mistakenly simplified to 9/32 as his final answer In which step did Paul make his first error? Show your work! My work
Paul's work 1/4 /9/8
1/4 /(5/8 + 4/8) 1/4 x 8/9
1/4 + 8/9 Paul's error 8/36
1/4 x 9/8 8/36 = 2/9
9/32 Is this correct
9/32
Paul's work 1/4 /9/8
1/4 /(5/8 + 4/8) 1/4 x 8/9
1/4 + 8/9 Paul's error 8/36
1/4 x 9/8 8/36 = 2/9
9/32 Is this correct
9/32