A students spent 2/9 of his pocket money on beverage and 1/4 of its on books . What fraction remains
How do you do this?
1. Find common denominator that's the lowest: LCM 4 and 9 = 36
Multiply:
2/9 x 4 = 8/36
1/4 x 9 = 9/36
Add: 8/36 + 9/36 = 17/36
Subtract (to find the fraction remaining of the student's pocket money): 36/36 - 17/36 = ____?
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