Question

A man gave 2/3 of his property to his elder son, who gave 3/8 of his share to his younger brother. The youngest son recieved what share?

Answer 1

Answer:

2/3*3/8=2/8=1/4

so the youngest son received 1/4th share

Answer 2

Answer:

a man property= x

given to elder son = 2/3

if he gave 3/8 of 2/3 to younger brother

youngest brother share= 2/3-3/8

Lcm= 24

16/24 - 9/24

=7/24