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Example

Title: Decimal Equivalent Fraction

Grade: 8-a Lesson: S2-L3

Explanation: Hello Students, time to learn examples. Let us take turns and read each example. Explain each step. Pay special attention to steps and pictures and communicate in your own words.

Examples:

Solve the equation \$3/8 - 4/5 + 6/9\$.

Step 1a

First, subtract the fractions \$3/8\$ and \$4/5\$. The result of this calculation is \$ - 17/40\$.

$1a$

Explanation: To complete this step, begin by subtracting the fractions. The result is \$ - 17/40\$.

Step 1b

Now,add the resultant fraction to \$6/9\$.The result we get \$29/120\$.

$1b$

Explanation: After adding the fraction and the result, we get \$29/120\$.

Step 1c

Hence the decimal number after dividing the resultant fraction \$29/120\$ = 0.241.

$1c$

Explanation: To get the decimal equivalent of the fraction \$29/120\$, divide it and the result is 0.241.