Subtract 2 4 5 from 7 2 5 .

First we need to express the given mixed fractions in the form of improper fractions. 2 4 5 = 5 2 + 4 5 = 14 5 7 2 5 = 5 7 + 2 5 = 37 5 Now we subtract 2 4 5 from 7 2 5 . That is, 7 2 5 - 2 4 5 = 37 5 - 14 5 = 37 - 14 5 = 23 5 = 4 3 5

Express 95 13 as mixed fraction.

To express 95 13 as mixed fraction, first we divide the numerator by the denominator. After dividing, we get 7 as the quotient and 4 as the remainder. Using the above information, we can express the improper fraction as 7 4 13 .

What is the equivalent fraction of 3 7 having denominator 35 ?

Given, To find the equivalent fraction of 3 7 having denominator 35 . Multiply both numberator and denominator in such a way that the denominator is 35 . So, 3 × 5 7 × 5 = 15 35 The equivalent fraction of 3 7 having denominator 35 is 15 35 .

Reduce 84 72 to lowest form.

To reduce 84 72 to lowest form, we divide the numerator and denominator by the HCF of the given two numbers. HCF of 84 and 72 is 12 . Dividing the numerator and denominator by the HCF, we get 84 72 = 7 6 Therefore, the lowest term is 7 6 .

Meena bought 2 pieces of ribbon of lengths 2 5 m and 1 2 m . What is the total length of ribbon bought by her?

Given, Lengths of the ribbon bought by Meena are 2 5 m and 1 2 m . Now, total length of the ribbon = 2 5 + 1 2 To add the lengths of the ribbon, we take the LCM of the denominators. LCM of 5 and 2 is 10 . Now, 2 5 + 1 2 = 4 + 5 10 = 9 10 Therefore, the total length of ribbon bought by Meena is 9 10 m .

What is the value of 15 16 - 5 16 - 2 16 ?

Clearly we can observe that the denominators are the same. As denominators are same they are called as like fractions. So, subtract only the numerators. Therefore, 15 16 - 5 16 - 2 16 = 15 - 5 - 2 16 = 8 16 = 1 2

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