Question

Mark used a number line to model dividing 2

3
by 3. He divided the number line from 0 to 1 in 3 equal sections, and then divided each of those sections into 2 equal parts. Mark says 2
3
÷ 3 is 1
3
.

Is his answer correct?

Answer 1

no his answer is incorrect for various reasons

Answer 2

No, his answer is not correct

Explanation:

(2/3) / 3

= 2/3/3

= 2/(3*3)

= 2/9