Question

after completing a fraction division problem Claire use multiplication to check her answer division:7½ ÷ 1½ = 5 check: 5 × 1½ = 5½​

Answer 1

15/2 / 3/2= 15/2 * 2/3= 30/6= 5

5/1 * 3/2= 15/2= 6 3/2= 7 1/2

Explanation:

Claire should have made the fractions into improper fraction so she could get the check part right.

Answer 2

Claire did the check wrong. She should’ve multiplied 5 by 3/2.