Question
Class 7MathematicsFractions and Decimals

Solve the following:

(a) 3 − 2/3

(b) 4 + 2/5

Verified Answer

(a) 3 − 2/3

= 3/12/3

= (3 × 3 − 2 × 1)/3

= (9 − 2)/3 = 7/3

= 2 1/3

 

(b) 4 + 2/5

= 4/1 + 2/5

= (4 × 5 + 2 × 1)/5

= (20 + 2)/5 = 22/5

= 4 2/5