3. Mother bought 2 ⅘ kilograms of mangoes. Paula ate ⅞ of this for snacks and lunch. How much mango did Paula eat?
Answer (1)
Answer:Paula ate 2 9/20 kilograms of mangoes. Step-by-step explanation:Here's how to solve the problem: 1. Convert the mixed number to a fraction: - 2 ⅘ = (2 x 5 + 4) / 5 = 14/5 kilograms of mangoes 2. Multiply the fraction of mangoes eaten by the total amount: - (⅞) x (14/5) = (7 x 14) / (8 x 5) = 98/40 kilograms 3. Simplify the fraction: - 98/40 can be simplified to 49/20 kilograms 4. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: - 49/20 = 2 9/20 kilograms
