Question

John solved the follow problem incorrectly. What was his mistake? What is the correct answer?

Johns work:

(-1 1/5) divided by 2/3.
(-1 1/5) x 3/2 = -1 3/10.

Your Work, Your Explanation:

Answer 1

He didn't turn the proper fraction to an improper fraction.

-1 1/5 = -6/5

-6/5 * 3/2

-18/10

-1 8/10