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Amy simplifed this complex fraction problem. Negative 2 and one-half divided by five-fourths = Negative five-halves divided by five-fourths = negative five-halves (five-fourths) = negative StartFraction 10 over 8 EndFraction. The quotient is negative five-fourths. What errors did Amy make? Select all that apply.

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Answer:

B C

Explanation:

Amy simplifed this complex fraction problem. Negative 2 and one-half divided by five-example-1
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Answer:

B, C

Explanation:

Amy should have flip the numerator and the denominator of the second fraction before multiplying. She also used addition instead of multiplication for the numerators.

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