Question

Father had some money. He gave 1/2 of it to the elder son, half of the remaining amount to his second son and he kept the remaining amount with him. what fraction of the money is left with the father? (write the statements and working)

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

money gave to the elder son = 1/2                                      

whole = 1

remaining amount = 1/2

half of remaing amount =1/4

money given to the sons =1/2+1/4      

note⇒ as they are unlike fractions,we have to convert them to like fractions.for that we have to find the lcm of the denominators[lcm of 2 and 4 is 8]

1/2= 4/8

1/4=2/8

money given to the sons=4/8+2/8=6/8

amount left with the father=1- 6/8 =8/8 - 6/8 = 2/8

amount left with the father is 2/8 of the money