Question

Ben has £24

He gives £16 to Rhys.

a) What fraction of the £24 does Rhys get?
Give your answer in its simplest form.

b) What fraction of the £24 does Ben have now?
Give your answer in its simplest form.

Answer 1

`(2)/(3)` and
`(1)/(3)`

Explanation:

(a)

fraction Rhys gets is
`(16)/(24)` =
`(2)/(3)`

(b)

Ben is left with £24 - £16 = £8

then fraction Ben has left is

`(8)/(24)` =
`(1)/(3)`