Question

Pedro simplified 4/7 divide 5/8 his work is shown below. Identify where he made his error. (5 points)

Original division problem:4/7 divided by 5/8

Step 1: 4/7 times 8/5

Step 2: 4x5/7x8

Step 3: 20/56

Step 4: 5/14
Which step?

Answer 1

The wrong step was step 2

Explanation:

Answer 2

the answer in 32/35. The wrong step was the second one.

Explanation:

They multiplied 4/5 buy 5/8s reciprocal, but didn't cross multiply