Question

Franz used 1/12

of his new shelf space for novels and 1/3
for textbooks.

i) What fraction of his shelf space did he use?
ii) What fraction of shelf space is left for his other books?

Answer 1

1/12+1/3=5/12

1-5/12=7/12

Explanation:

add fractions used

remaining space ,subtract used fraction from the total

Answer 2

i) 1/12+1/3= 5/12
ii) 7/12