Question 1
Fractions, Decimals and ApproximationSimplify ((2/3 − 1/5) − 1/3 of 2/5)/(3 − 1/1½)
- A.1/7
- B.7
- C.1/3
- D.3
- E.1/5
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (1/7)
Explanation
Top: 2/3 − 1/5 = 7/15, and 1/3 of 2/5 = 2/15, so the top is 5/15 = 1/3. Bottom: 3 − 2/3 = 7/3. Then 1/3 ÷ 7/3 = 1/7.