Question

Simplify.
1. 3/10
2. 10/3
3.1/12

Answer 1

2. 10/3.

Explanation:

The numerator x/2 + x/ 3

= 3x/6 + 2x / 6

= 5x / 6

Now divide this by x/4

5x / 6 / x/4

= 5x/6 * 4/x . The x's cancel so this

= 20/6

= 10/3.