Lesson Example Discussion Quiz: Class Homework |
Step-2 |
Title: Fractions: subtraction |
Grade: 8-a Lesson: S1-L6 |
Explanation: Let us verify the answer here with the steps. |
Description:
| Step | Type | Explanation | Answer |
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1 |
Problem |
Thomas ran \$5/12\$ of a km yesterday and \$1/6\$ of a km today. How much more distance did he run yesterday than today? |
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2 |
Clue |
More than implies subtraction |
Subtraction |
3 |
Hint |
Operator used : Subtraction |
- |
4 |
Step |
Number of km ran by Thomas yesterday |
\$5/12\$ |
5 |
Step |
Number of km ran by Thomas yesterday |
\$1/6\$ |
6 |
Step |
On Cancillation |
\$1/6 \times 2/2 = 2/12\$ [∴ Here we multiply with 2/2 to get same denominator] |
7 |
Step |
Much more distance that he run yesterday than today |
\$5/12 - 2/12\$ |
8 |
= |
\$3/12\$ |
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9 |
Step |
Hence, much more distance that he run yesterday than today |
\$3/12\$ km |
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