Question

The difference of products of a fraction with 5 7/8 and 3 3/4 Is 11. find the fraction

Answer 1

Let the unknown fraction be 'x';
First convert the mixed fraction to get : 47/8 for(5 & 7/8) and 15/4 for(3 & 3/4)
Therefore, according to the question;
x * 47/8-x*15/4=11
47x/8-15x/4=11
Taking LCM=8
(47x-30x)8=11
17x=88
x=88/17
x=5 & 3/17 ans.

Answer 2

Answer:

Let the unknown fraction be ' x'

First convert the mixed fraction to get :

47/8 for (5 and 7/8) and 15/4 for ( 3 and 3/4)

Therefore , according to the question ;

x* 47/8- X* 15/4 =11

47x/8-15x/4 =11

Taking LCM of 8

(47 x-30x) 8=11

17x =88

x=88/17

x=5 and 3/7 ans