Question 1
Fractions, Decimals and ApproximationSimplify 3⅓ − 1¼ × ⅔ + 1⅖
- A.2 17/30
- B.3 9/10
- C.4 1/10
- D.4 11/36
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (3 9/10)
Explanation
Multiply first: 1¼ × ⅔ = 5/6. Then 10/3 − 5/6 + 7/5 = (100 − 25 + 42)/30 = 117/30 = 3 9/10.