Math Problem Statement

  1. Work out (i) 7/210 – 2/5 = (ii) 5½ - 1¾ =

(iii) 4/5 x 2/3 = (iv) ¼ of 64/7 =

Solution

Let's solve these one by one:

(i) 721025\frac{7}{210} - \frac{2}{5}

To subtract these fractions, we need to have the same denominator.

  1. The LCM (least common multiple) of 210 and 5 is 210.
  2. Convert 25\frac{2}{5} to a fraction with denominator 210: 25=2×425×42=84210\frac{2}{5} = \frac{2 \times 42}{5 \times 42} = \frac{84}{210}
  3. Now, subtract the fractions: 721084210=784210=77210\frac{7}{210} - \frac{84}{210} = \frac{7 - 84}{210} = \frac{-77}{210}
  4. Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 7: 77210=1130\frac{-77}{210} = \frac{-11}{30} Thus, 721025=1130\frac{7}{210} - \frac{2}{5} = \frac{-11}{30}.

(ii) 5121345\frac{1}{2} - 1\frac{3}{4}

  1. Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions: 512=112,134=745\frac{1}{2} = \frac{11}{2}, \quad 1\frac{3}{4} = \frac{7}{4}
  2. To subtract, we need the same denominator. The LCM of 2 and 4 is 4.
  3. Convert 112\frac{11}{2} to a fraction with denominator 4: 112=11×22×2=224\frac{11}{2} = \frac{11 \times 2}{2 \times 2} = \frac{22}{4}
  4. Now subtract the fractions: 22474=2274=154\frac{22}{4} - \frac{7}{4} = \frac{22 - 7}{4} = \frac{15}{4}
  5. Convert 154\frac{15}{4} back to a mixed number: 154=334\frac{15}{4} = 3\frac{3}{4} Thus, 512134=3345\frac{1}{2} - 1\frac{3}{4} = 3\frac{3}{4}.

(iii) 45×23\frac{4}{5} \times \frac{2}{3}

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators and denominators:

45×23=4×25×3=815\frac{4}{5} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{4 \times 2}{5 \times 3} = \frac{8}{15}

Thus, 45×23=815\frac{4}{5} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{8}{15}.


(iv) 14 of 647\frac{1}{4} \text{ of } \frac{64}{7}

"Of" in mathematics usually means multiplication. So, we multiply the two fractions:

14×647=1×644×7=6428\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{64}{7} = \frac{1 \times 64}{4 \times 7} = \frac{64}{28}

Now, simplify 6428\frac{64}{28} by dividing both numerator and denominator by 4:

6428=167\frac{64}{28} = \frac{16}{7}

Thus, 14 of 647=167\frac{1}{4} \text{ of } \frac{64}{7} = \frac{16}{7}.


Summary of Results:

  1. (i) 721025=1130\frac{7}{210} - \frac{2}{5} = \frac{-11}{30}
  2. (ii) 512134=3345\frac{1}{2} - 1\frac{3}{4} = 3\frac{3}{4}
  3. (iii) 45×23=815\frac{4}{5} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{8}{15}
  4. (iv) 14 of 647=167\frac{1}{4} \text{ of } \frac{64}{7} = \frac{16}{7}

Would you like more details on any part of the solutions? Here are some related questions:

  1. How do you find the least common multiple of two numbers?
  2. How can you simplify improper fractions?
  3. What are the steps to convert a mixed number into an improper fraction?
  4. Why is multiplying fractions easier than adding or subtracting them?
  5. How do you check your work when simplifying fractions?

Tip: Always simplify your fractions to their lowest terms to ensure the answer is in its simplest form.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Mixed Numbers
Multiplication of Fractions
Subtraction of Fractions

Formulas

Subtraction of fractions: a/b - c/d = (ad - bc)/bd
Multiplication of fractions: a/b * c/d = ac/bd
Conversion of mixed numbers to improper fractions: a b/c = (ac + b)/c

Theorems

Fraction simplification
LCM (Least Common Multiple) for adding/subtracting fractions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7