Question

Tom bought a board that was 7/8 of a yard. He cut off 1/2 of a yard. How much was left?

Answer 1

Answer:

7/8 - 1/2

Take L. C. M of 2 and 8

=> 7x1/8x1 - 1x4/2x4

=> 7/8 - 4/8

=> 7 - 4/8

=> 3/8