Aikong spent 3/8 of his time studying Science. He spent 2/5 as much time studying English as Science. WHAT fraction of Aikong's study time was spent studying English?

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SheffDoinWork · Answer 1 · 2019-04-17T07:55:21+0000

Time spent by Aikong in studying English =
(2)/(5) as much time in studying Science

Time taken in studying Science =
(3)/(8) of his time

Time spent by Aikong in studying English =
(2)/(5) of
(3)/(8)

=
(2)/(5) * (3)/(8)

=
(6)/(40)

Reducing it to the lowest term.

=
(3)/(20)