Question

Carlos tried to find a fraction equivalent to 2/3. Below is his work. Which

statement describes Carlos' error?
2/3=2/3 x 1/4=2/12




He should have divided by 1/4.
He incorrectly multiplied 2/3 and 1/4.
It is impossible to find a fraction equivalent to 2/3.
He did not multiply 2/3 by a fraction equal to 1.

Answer 1

He did not multiply 2/3 by a fraction equal to 1.

Explanation:

For example he could have multiplied 2/3 by 4/4

= 2*4/3*4 = 8/12,