Question

Q. 9) 1/5 of rice in a bag was spoilt, 1/4 was eaten by rats. What part of rice is left for distribution to public?​

Answer 1

Answer: 1/20

Step-by-step explanation:

First, find the common multiple of the denominators (bottom number) (20).

Then, multiply the numerators (top number).

5*4=20

                           =5/20 originally 1/5

1*5=5

4*5=20

                            =4/20 originally 1/4

1*4=4

Once that is done, subtract 5/20 with 4/20.

5/20 - 4/20= 1/20

Finally, make 1/20 into its simplest form.

1/20 is already the simplest form.

So your answer is=

1/20 rice was left for distribution.

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Answer 2

Answer:

Let us take the whole amount of rice = x

spoilt rice =x/5

eaten by rats = x/4

Total wasted amount = x/4 + x/5 =9x/10

Amount of rice left = x -9x/20 =11x/20

So, answer is 11/20 of rice is left for distribution to public.

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