Verify the Fraction Equation: Is 4·8/4 = 1/8 Correct?

Question

Determine if the simplification below is correct:

484=18 \frac{4\cdot8}{4}=\frac{1}{8}

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

We will divide the fraction exercise into two multiplication exercises:

44×81= \frac{4}{4}\times\frac{8}{1}=

We simplify:

1×81=8 1\times\frac{8}{1}=8

Therefore, the described simplification is false.

Answer

Incorrect