Math Problem Statement

charis reads 3/5 of a book. the next day she reads 3/4 of the rest of the book. in total what fraction of the book has she read.

Solution

Let's break down the problem step by step:

  1. Charis reads 35\frac{3}{5} of the book on the first day.
  2. The fraction of the book remaining after the first day is: 135=251 - \frac{3}{5} = \frac{2}{5}
  3. The next day, she reads 34\frac{3}{4} of the remaining 25\frac{2}{5} of the book: 34×25=620=310\frac{3}{4} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{6}{20} = \frac{3}{10}
  4. In total, the fraction of the book she has read is the sum of what she read on both days: 35+310\frac{3}{5} + \frac{3}{10} To add these fractions, we need a common denominator. The least common denominator between 5 and 10 is 10: 35=610\frac{3}{5} = \frac{6}{10} So: 610+310=910\frac{6}{10} + \frac{3}{10} = \frac{9}{10} Thus, Charis has read 910\frac{9}{10} of the book in total.

Would you like further details or clarifications on any part of this solution?

Here are some related questions you can explore:

  1. What fraction of the book remains unread after both days?
  2. How much of the book would Charis have left if she read 12\frac{1}{2} of the rest on the second day instead?
  3. What if Charis read 23\frac{2}{3} of the rest instead of 34\frac{3}{4}?
  4. How would the total fraction change if Charis read 45\frac{4}{5} on the first day instead?
  5. What if Charis reads the remaining fraction of the book on the third day?

Tip: Always convert fractions to a common denominator when adding or subtracting them.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Multiplication of Fractions
Addition of Fractions

Formulas

Remaining Fraction = 1 - (Fraction Read)
Fraction of Remaining = (Fraction of Remaining) × (Remaining Fraction)

Theorems

Basic Arithmetic Operations on Fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-6