Question

A common error to think that since 5/3 - 4/3 = 1/3, the quotient 5/3 ÷ 4/3 is equal to 1 1/3. Explain why this is incorrect.

Answer 1

5/3 divided by 4/3 = 5/3 * 3/4 = 15/12 = 5/4
= 1 1/4