Answer:
Patel found an incorrect quotient and checked his work using multiplication incorrectly.
Explanation:
After completing the fraction division 8 divided by StartFraction 1 Over 6 EndFraction, Patel used the multiplication below to check his work.
Correct calculation
8 ÷ 1/6
= 8 × 6/1
= 48
Check:
1/6 * 48
= 48 / 6
= 8
Patel's calculation
1/48 * 6
= 1/48 * 6/1
= 6/48
= 1/8
Patel found an incorrect quotient and checked his work using multiplication incorrectly.