Question

Kevin cuts 3/4 off of the length of a log. Kenneth cuts 1/8 off of what is left. How much of the original log remains?

Answer 1

7/32

Explanation:

1. Subtract the 3/4

1 - 3/4 = 1/4

2. Find what 1/8 of 1/4 is

1/4 × 1/8 = 1/32

3. Subtract it from 1/4

1/4 - 1/32

4. Multiply 1/4 by 4/4 to get a common denominator to subtract

1/4 × 4/4 = 8/32

8/32 - 1/32 = 7/32