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Chapter
5 Fractions and
Operation on Fractions
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Real-Life Example This lesson will help you to:—

v Time is a very good example v learn and study about finding fractional part of a
of fractions. Time is divided collection.
into various denominations of v learn to compare one and more fractions.
hours, minutes and seconds. For v learn to study about identifying equivalent
example, 1 hour has 60 minutes fractions.
or it can also be said that 1 hour
v study and learn to estimate the degree of closeness
can be divided into 60 equal
fractions each being equal to 1
minute.
(
of a fraction to known fractions 1 , 1 and 3 .
2 4 4)
v understand and study about expressing a given
fraction into decimal notation.
v comparison of fractions.
v identifying equivalent fractions.
v add, subtract, multiply or divide the fractions.

Try It ! QUICK CONCEPT REVIEW

v Fractional Part: The fractional part of a number
Example : Find the fraction is the part of the number that appears after the
whose numerator is smallest decimal point.
prime number and denominator
is 3 more than numerator
FRACTIONS
Solution : Number = 2 v A fraction is a way of representing division of a
Denominator = 2 + 3 ‘whole’ into parts.
Fraction = 2 v A fraction is a way of representing division of a
5
‘whole’ into parts. It has the form
Numerator
Denominator
Where the
Numerator = Number of parts chosen
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Denominator = Total number of the parts
Example: Fraction 1 is shown by the pie chart
3
below. The pie is divided into 3 equal parts. The Historical
Amazing Facts
Preview
shaded part is equal to one third of the pie, thus 1 . v In India, fractions were written
3
with one number (the
numerator) above (the
denominator), but without a
line for example: 7
15
v It was the Arabs who added
the line (sometimes drawn
horizontally, sometimes on a
slant) which we now use to
Part of a whole separate the numerator and
7
denominator for example:
15

3
_
4
 the top number (the numerator) says how many parts
the whole is divided into.
 the bottom number (the denominator) says how many
you have.

LIKE AND UNLIKE FRACTIONS

Like Fractions: Fractions having the same denominator
are called like fractions. Historical
Amazing Facts
Preview
1 3
Example: and are like fractions having the same v In ancient Rome, fractions were
2 2 written using words instead of
denominator as 2. numbers.
Unlike Fractions: Fractions having different denominator v Fractions were firstly used in
are called unlike fractions. the Indus Valley civilization,
9 4 followed by the Egyptians and
For example: and .
7 9 the Greeks.
v By about 500AD, the Indians
COMPARING FRACTIONS had developed a system from
Fractions are compared to see if one fraction is equal to a way of writing called brahmi,
(=), greater than (>) or smaller than (<) the other fraction. which had nine symbols and a
• While comparing the fractions, if the fractions are zero.
like fractions, the fraction with bigger numerator is
greater.
• If the fractions are not like fractions, convert
fraction into like fraction using the LCM of the
denominator and then compare.
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Steps to compare two fractions :
Step 1: Find a common denominator by taking L.C.M of all
Shortcut
different denominators.
Step 2: Make equivalent fractions with LCM as the new
Cross multiplication method to
denominator.
compare given two fraction. If
Step 3: Compare the numerators.
we have to compare a and
c
Example: Compare the fractions 3 and 7 .
b d 5 9
where a, b, c, d are all different,
Step 1: L.C.M of 5 and 9 = 45
then we can compare then by 3 3 9 27 7 7 × 5 35
Step 2: = × = ; = =
a c 5 5 9 45 9 9 × 5 45
using this short cut
Step 3: Since 27 < 35 so 3 < 7 .
b d
a × d and b × c are compared.
5 9
If ad > bc, then a , then >
c
Note : If the numerator is same, the fraction with
b d greater denominator is smaller.
If bc > ad, then a <
c
b d
This method saves the time as
Shortcut Method
we don't have to find LCM of To compare the two fractions, simplify cross multiply
denominator to make them lite them.
fraction Example : Compare the two fraction and put '>' or '<' or
'=' using short cut method.
4 6 9 3
(a) (b)
5 7 11 7
3 9
(c)
13 39
Solution :
(a) 4 × 7 < 5×6
Try It!
28 < 30
Example : Express 4 6
(a) 20 paise as a fraction of So <
5 7
a rupee
(b) 35 cm as a fraction of a (b) 9 × 7 > 3 × 11
meter
Solution: 63 > 33
20
(a) 20 paise = ` 9 3
100 So >
1 11 7
= `
5
35 (c) 3 × 39 = 13 × 9
(b) 35 cm = m
100
7
= m 117 = 117
20
3 9
So =
13 39
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Misconcept/concept
EQUIVALENT FRACTION
To find equivalent fractions, multiply the numerator and Misconcept : The common
denominator by the same number (except zero). misconception is that decimals
and fractions are different
Equivalent fractions may look different, but they have
types of numbers. Hence there
the same value.
is no equivalent fraction for any
decimal.
Concept : Taking an example of
= = a decimal 4.422 which is to
be converted to its equivalent
fraction. Now this decimal can be
expressed as 4 and the fraction
3 = 6 = 9 422/1000 or 4422/1000. These
4 8 12 are fraction equivalent. These
The fractions three-fourths, six-eighths, and nine- can be simplified by dividing both
twelfths are equivalent. numerator and denominator by
2 to give 4.422= 2211/500 or
Estimating the degree of closeness of a fraction 4(211/500).
1
v A fraction is closest to when the denominator is Misconcept : The value of A ÷ 1/B
2 is equivalent to A÷B and hence
about twice the numerator. has value A/B. Taking an
2 5 8 example, The value of 3÷1/4 is
Example: , , etc. equivalent to 3÷4 and hence has
5 11 15
3/4 or 0.75.
1
v A fraction is closest to when the denominator is Concept : The division of 3 ÷ 1/4
4 means how many 1/ 4 are there
about four times the numerator. in the number 3. Clearly there
3 4 7 are 3 quarters in 1 and hence
Example: , , etc. 3 × 4 ( = 12) in 3. So 3 ÷ 1/4 = 12.
14 17 26
Or A ÷ 1/B = AB.
Facts: For a fraction, a denominator cannot be 0.
ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION OF FRACTIONS 2
For Like Fractions Example : Express as a decimal
5
Fractions can only be added and subtracted only if they
2 2×2 4
have common denominators. Solution : = =
5 5×2 10
For example: 2
5 3 5 +3 8 \ = 0.4
+ = = 5
4 4 4 4 Example : Express the following
decimals into a fraction.
When adding fraction with same denominators, add the
numerators. (a) 0.3 (b) 0.25
5 4 5–4 1 Solution :
– = = 3 25 1
3 3 3 3 (a) 0.3 = (b) 0.25 = =
10 100 4
When subtracting fractions with same denominators,
subtract the numerators.
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For Unlike Fractions
First convert unlike fractions to equivalent like fractions
and then add or subtract.
Amazing
Shortcut
Facts
3 1
For example: +
There is a simple rule that works 4 5
for any two fractions.
a c a×d+b×c 3×5 15 1×4 4
+ = = and =
b d b×d 4×5 20 5×4 20

Or 3 1 15 4 15 + 4 19
\ + = + = =
a c a×d–c×b 4 5 20 20 20 20
- =
b d b×d
For example:
MULTIPLICATION OF FRACTIONS
3 5 3×8+5×4 To Multiply Fractions:
+ =
4 8 4×8 1. Multiply the numerators of the fractions to get the
new numerator.
24 + 20 44
= = 2. Multiply the denominators of the fractions to get
32 32
the new denominator.
3 5 3×8–5×4 1 2 1×2 2
– = For example: × = =
4 8 4×8 5 3 5 × 3 15

24 – 20 4 DIVISION OF FRACTIONS
= =
32 32 To divide fractions, reverse the numerator and
denominator of the second fraction and change the
division sign to a multiplication sign.
Do you know? For example:
1 18 1 20 20
÷ = × =
Reciprocal of 0 (zero) is not 2 20 2 18 36
defined. REDUCING OR SIMPLIFYING FRACTIONS
To reduce a fraction to lowest terms, divide the numerator
and denominator by their Highest Common Factor (HCF)
20
Remember For example:
60

Fractions can also be simplified HCF of 20 and 60 = 20

by dividing the numerator and 20 ÷ 20 1
\ =
denominator by any of the 60 ÷ 20 3
common factors. Continue with
reducing the fraction until we
get 1 as common fraction.

For example:
12 12 ÷ 2 6 ÷ 2 3
= = =
16 16 ÷ 2 8 ÷ 2 4
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Multiple Choice Questions

LEVEL 1
1. Pick the odd one out. (Mental Mathematics)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)
1 6 1
2. of 6 oranges: orange:: of 11 apples: ____ apple (Mental Mathematics)
5 5 6
11 6 5 6
(a) (b) (c) (d)
6 11 6 5
Directions (Qs. 3 and 4) : Find the value of ‘*’ in the following fractions. (Mental Mathematics)
5
3. = *
7 21
(a) 16 (b) 18 (c) 15 (d) 17
3 18
4. =
* 24
(a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 6 (d) 8
32 42
5. By how much is greater than ?
70 100
45 57 13 13
(a) (b) (c) (d)
94 100 350 700
5
6. Which of the following figure represents of a whole. (Mental Mathematics)
12

(a) (b) (c) (d)

7. Find the missing number. (Tricky)

3 6 9 12
, , ,
4 8 12 ?
(a) 15 (b) 14 (c) 16 (d) 12
8. Which of the following is the smallest fraction? (2009)
4 6 7 2
(a) (b) (c) (d)
11 11 11 11
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2 3
9. What is the value of + (2015)
7 7
15 5 6 35
(a) (b) (c) (d)
7 7 7 14
Directions (Qs. 10 to 12) Convert the following fractions into decimals. (Mental Mathematics)
786
10.
1000

(a) 0.786 (b) 78.6 (c) 786.0 (d) 7.86

1478
11.
100000

(a) 147.8 (b) 0.1478 (c) 0.01478 (d) 14.78

133
12.
10

(a) 0.133 (b) 1.33 (c) 13.3 (d) 0.0133

Directions (Qs. 13 to 18) : Fill in the blanks by putting the correct operator ‘<’, ‘>’
or ‘=’. (Mental Mathematics)
4 8
13. _____
10 20

(a) > (b) < (c) = (d) None of these

5 1
14. ____
6 6

(a) > (b) < (c) = (d) None of these

7 3
15. ____
8 8

(a) > (b) < (c) = (d) None of these

8 4
16. ____ (2011)
15 5

(a) > (b) < (c) = (d) None of these

3 6
17. ____
7 14

(a) > (b) < (c) = (d) None of these

5 7
18. ____ (2012)
12 12

(a) > (b) < (c) = (d) None of these

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19. What part of the given 10 cm ribbon is shaded when each fragment equals to 1 cm?
(Express your answer in decimal fraction.) (Mental Mathematics)

(a) 0.8 (b) 0.6 (c) 0.9 (d) 0.4

20. What is the next fraction in this sequence?

2 4 8 16
, , , ,….
77 77 77 77

22 30 32 42
(a) (b) (c) (d)
77 77 77 77

LEVEL 2
1
21. Which of the following is equal to ? (2012)
3
2 4 1 2 2
(a) ÷1 (b) 1÷ (c) ×4 (d) ÷
3 6 12 6 6

22. Match the corresponding equivalent fraction given in list II with the fractions given
in list I. (Mental Mathematics)

List I List II

A. 3 1. 35
8 42
B. 4 2. 6
5 16
C. 7 3. 16
10 20
D. 5 4. 35
6 50

A B C D

(a) 2 3 4 1

(b) 1 3 2 4

(c) 3 2 1 4

(d) 1 3 2 4
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23. Match the following: (Critical Thinking)
List I List II

A. 1 1. 2 rupee 50 paisa
of ` 6
5
B. 1 2. 50 paisa
of ` 18
9
C. 1 3. 1 rupee + 20 paisa
of ` 10
4
D. 1 4. 200 paisa
of ` 3
6
A B C D
(a) 3 4 1 2
(b) 2 3 4 1
(c) 1 3 2 4
(d) 3 1 2 4
1
24. Which of the following has the same value as 5 × ? (2010)
2
1 1 1
(a) + 5 (b) +
2 2 5
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
(c) × × × × (d) + + + +
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

17
25. Which point on the number line represents ?
10
S R W K

0 1 2 3
(a) S (b) R (c) W (d) K
26. Mother Labrador gave birth to 8 puppies. Off these puppies, 1 is black in colour
whereas other 7 are golden coloured. What fraction of the whole group of puppies
is black Labrador. (2011)

1 7 1 8
(a) (b) (c) (d)
7 8 8 7
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27. Below is an aquarium with different types of fishes swimming in it. What fraction
of fishes is NOT star FISHES? (2010)

7 3 4 1
(a) (b) (c) (d)
11 7 11 7
28. If there are 7 apples and 5 oranges in the basket then what fraction of oranges
are there in the fruit basket? (2011)

5 7 7 5
(a) (b) (c) (d)
7 5 12 12
29. P and Q are two points on the following number line. Each of them represents a
fraction. Find their product.

0 P Q 1
14 14 14 13
(a) (b) (c) (d)
81 9 18 9
3
30. If A + 1 = 2, A must be equal to (Tricky, 2008)
4
3 1 1
(a) 1 (b) (c) (d)
4 2 4

31. P and Q are two fractions. When twice of P is subtracted from Q we get 12 . If
3 25
Q is equal to then find the value of P + Q. (Critical Thinking)
4
277 1 200 177
(a) (b) (c) (d)
200 30 277 200
1
32. Which of the following is closest to ?
4
5 6 7 3
(a) (b) (c) (d)
21 19 20 16
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33. Which of the following is closest to ?
2
5 7 4 3
(a) (b) (c) (d)
11 18 19 11

8 4 6 2 1
34. Simplify ÷ × + – . Choose the correct answer. (Tricky/Critical Thinking)
9 3 8 4 2
1
(a) (b) 1 (c) 2 (d) 3
2
1 1
35. A man sold of his land. He gave of the remaining portion to his son. What
2 2
fraction of the total land is left with him?
1 1 1 1
(a) (b) (c) (d)
2 3 4 5
36. Match the decimal numbers with their corresponding fraction representation.
(Tricky)
List I List II

A. 43.6964 1. 436964
100000
B. 4369.64 2. 436964
1000
C. 4.36964 3. 436964
10000
D. 436.964 4. 436964
100

A B C D
(a) 3 4 1 2
(b) 3 1 2 4
(c) 1 2 3 4
(d) 1 3 2 4
37. Look at the given figure. Which fraction represents the shaded part of the
figure? (2011)

3 3 5 5
(a) (b) (c) (d)
8 5 8 3
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3 1
38. Which of the following drawing shows 3 × 2
= (Tricky)
4 4

(a) =

(b) =

(c) =

(d) None of these

1
39. Which of the following drawing shows 2 × (2015)
5

(a) (b)

(c) (d)

40. Consider the following statements. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true
or false? (Critical Thinking)

2 5 8 7 7
(A) Among , , , fraction is the smallest fraction.
3 6 9 12 12

2 4 5 6 4 1
(B) Among , , , fraction is closest to .
17 17 17 17 17 4
(C) A proper fraction can not be changed into mixed fraction.

(D) Value of equivalent fractions are same.

(a) TTFF (b) TFTF (c) TTTT (d) FFFF

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Directions (Q. 41) Answer the following question by studying the following grid.

W (Critical Thinking)
B
O
W W Y

R R W Y
G
R R G Y

41. What fraction of the large square is Red (R), Blue (B), Orange (O), Green (G),
White (W) and Yellow (Y)? Choose the correct answer.
1 1 1 3 3 3
(a) Red: , Blue: , Orange: , Green: , White: , Yellow:
4 16 16 16 16 16

4 1 1 3 3 3
(b) Red: , Blue: , Orange: , Green: , White: , Yellow:
4 16 16 32 16 16

1 1 1 3 3 3
(c) Red: , Blue: , Orange: , Green: , White: , Yellow:
4 16 16 16 16 16

1 1 1 3 3 3
(d) Red: , Blue: , Orange: , Green: , White: , Yellow:
4 16 32 32 16 16

2
42. The reciprocal of 1 is (2017)
3 3 3 5 3
(a) (b) 1 (c) (d)
2 2 3 5
43. What is the missing sign in the box? (2014)
1 1 1 1 1 1
4 + 9 −3 6 −8 +5
5 5 5 4 4 4

(a) < (b) =

(c) > (d) Can’t be determinend
44. Divide ` 35 into 100 equal parts. Give a decimal fraction that represents each part.
(a) ` 3.5 (b)
` 0.35 (c) ` 0.035 (d) ` 0.0035
2
45. How many minutes are there in of an hour? (Tricky)
3

(a) 40 minutes (b) 60 minutes (c) 20 minutes (d) 100 minutes

46. Anita works for 12 hours and sleeps for 6 hours. What fraction of the day does
Anita sleep? (2016)
6 12 6 18
(a) (b) (c) (d)
12 24 24 24
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47. Fill the table with the fraction of the shaded portion of the figures by choosing the
correct option. One has been done for you. (Critical Thinking)

Input Output Input Output

4
—
5

— —

1 3 3 1 3 4
(a) , , (b) , ,
2 8 5 2 7 5
1 3 4 3 4
(c) , , (d) 1, ,
2 9 5 9 5

48. A thread of 10 m is cut into 25 equal parts. What decimal fraction represents the
lengths of each part of the thread? (Tricky)
(a) 0.2 m (b) 0.3 m (c) 0.4 m (d) 0.5 m
3
49. A cookie factory uses of a bag of flour in each bag of cookies. The factory used
8
3
of a bag of flour yesterday. How many bags of cookies did the factory made
4
yesterday? (2011, Critical Thinking)
1 3
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) (d)
2 2

50. Consider the following statements. (Critical Thinking)

6 7
Statement A: < .
13 15
4 16
Statement B: = .
25 100
Choose the correct option.
(a) Only statement A is true. (b) Only statement B is true.
(c) Both A and B are true. (d) Both A and B are false.
51. Consider the following statements. [Tricky]
1
Statement A: of ` 10 is 200 paisa.
5
1
Statement B: There are 50 cm in th part of 3 meters.
6
Choose the correct option.
(a) Only statement A is true. (b) Only statement B is true.
(c) Both A and B are true. (d) Both A and B are false.
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52. Which of the following statement(s) is true or false. (2015, Tricky)
1
Statement A: Tuesday is day of a week.
7

1
Statement B: March is month of a quarter year.
12

2
Statement C: April and July are month of a year.
12

2
Statement D: 14th and 15th are days of February.
28

(a) TFFT (b) TFTT (c) TTFF (d) TFTF

7
53. The price of a metre of cloth is ` 12 1 . What would be the price of 5 metre of
2 15
cloth? (2013)
1 1 1 1
(a) ` 59 (b) ` 70 (c) ` 68 (d) ` 45
15 5 3 3
54. Given below a quantities of ingredients to make a Greek salad. Read it and find how
many more cups of olives than cucumber are needed? (Critical Thinking)

Greek salad Greek salad

2
2 cups lettuce of a cup tomatoes
3

2
1 cup red onions of a cup feta cheese
3

15 5
cups olives of a teaspoon salt
8 8

1 1
of a cup cucumber 1 teaspoons pepper
2 2

11 11 12 1
(a) (b) (c) (d)
8 5 3 8

55. A coat costs ` 40. Which is a bigger discount offer for the coat?
1 3
(a) off the normal price (b) off the normal price
4 10

2 1
(c) off the normal price (d) off the normal price
10 2
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56. Which of the following statement(s) is true or false? (Tricky)
1 5 1 3
(i) is equivalent to (ii) is greater than
2 10 4 4
1
(iii) 1 is less than (iv) Decimal fraction is 3 is 0.75
4 4
(a) TFFT (b) TTFT (c) FTTT (d) FTFT
Directions (Qs. 57 and 58) : Read the figures given below and answer the following questions.

57. i. ii. iii. iv.

v. vi . vii. viii.

ix.

1
Which of the above figure(s) represents fraction (Critical Thinking)
2

(a) i, vi, viii (b) i, iii, vii (c)

i, iv, ix (d) i, v, ix
1
58. Which of the above figure(s) represents fraction
5

(a) iii, v, vii (b) iv, v, vii (c) ii, v, vii (d) i, v, ix
2 1 7
59. What is the value of + + (2017)
8 3 3
10 35 30 10
(a) (b) (c) (d)
3 12 3 27
60. 2 > 3
5 8
(a) True (b) False (c) Partially true (d) None of these
5
61. How many minutes in of an hour? (2014)
3
(a) 40 minutes (b) 60 minutes (c) 20 minutes (d) 100 minutes
62. One half is same as two quarters?
(a) True (b) False (c) Partially true (d) None of these
2
63. The fraction that is equivalent to on the 12th parts number line is
3

7 8 12 6
(a) (b) (c) (d)
12 12 12 12
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Directions (64 and 65) : The three number lines divided into 12th parts, 3rd parts, and 24th
parts respectively.

0 1

0 1

0 1
2
64. The fraction that is equivalent to on the 24th parts number line is
3
7 16 8 6
(a) (b) (c) (d)
24 24 24 24
1 5
65. A vessel had 5 L of milk. A cat drink L from vessel. How much milk was left
4 8
in the vessel? (2015)
1 5 5 5
(a) 1 L (b) 3 L (c) 1 L (d) 4 L
8 8 8 8
66. Replace the symbol ‘?” in the table below by choosing correct option to become
equivalent fraction. The rule is to have the denominator as 100. (Tricky)

Input Output

1 ?
2 100
3 ?
10 100
2 ?
10 100
3 ?
4 100

(a) 50, 30, 20, 75 (b) 5, 1, 2, 75 (c) 4, 2, 1, 5 (d) 50, 20, 10, 75

67. Which statement is true or false? (2014, Critical Thinking)

1 3 10 9
Statement A: The like fractions for and are and .
3 10 30 30
2 2
Statement B: is smaller than .
11 5
3 9
Statement C: and are equivalent fractions.
10 10
2 1
Statement D: and are equivalent fractions.
4 2
(a) TTFT (b) FTTF (c) FTFT (d) TFTT
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3 7
68. The health club advises every child to drink 2 L of water in the morning, 1 L
4 8
1
in the afternoon and L before going to bed. How much water should a child drink
2
in whole day? (2013)
1 1 1 1
(a) 5 L (b) 5 L (c) 4 L (d) 6 L
8 7 8 3
69. Compare the fractions given in both the column. Fill the boxes by choosing the
correct operator. (>, <, =)
Fraction Operator Fraction

1 40
2 100

6 42
10 100

7 75
10 100

3 75
4 100

(a) >, >, <, = (b) <, >, <, = (c) >, <, <, = (d) >, >, =, <
1 4
70. The order from the smallest to biggest fraction for the fractions , ,
2 5
3
is (2014, Tricky)
8

3 1 4 1 4 3
(a) , , (b) , ,
8 2 5 2 5 8

4 1 3 3 4 1
(c) , , (d) , ,
5 2 8 8 5 2

71. Choose the correct option for the given expression to be hold true.
3 6 ? ?
= = =
5 ? 20 25

(a) 10, 12, 15 (b) 2, 4, 5 (c) 10, 20, 20 (d) 20, 10, 20

72. In a multi-storey building, 1 of the 546 residents watch the Sports channel. Find
6
the number of people who do not watch this channel. (2014)
(a) 436 (b) 455 (c) 544 (d) 380
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73. Fill the output column in the table with the simplified fractions by choosing the
correct option. One has been done for you. (Tricky)

Input Output Input Output Input Output

9 1 18 48
— —
18 2 45 80
12 8
— —
18 32
2 2 1 3 2 3 1 2
(a) , , , (b) , , ,
3 5 4 5 4 5 4 5

1 3 1 2 1 3 4 2
(c) , , , (d) , , ,
2 5 4 5 2 5 5 5
2
74. Mrs. Sen makes of her garden into a vegetable garden. She plants tomatoes
1 3
in of the vegetable garden. What fraction of the garden does she use to grow
4 (2015)
tomatoes?
1 1 1 2
(a) (b) (c) (d)
6 3 2 3
5 3
75. Billy ate pizza and John ate pizzas. How much more pizza did Billy eat than John?
2 4 1 4 1 3
(a) (b) (c) (d)
3 2 4 4
5
76. Mrs. Priya bought 3 litres of milk in the morning. There was litres left in the
8
evening. How much milk was used during the day? (2016)
17 17 23 19
(a) (b) (c) (d)
8 8 8 8

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