Question

What fraction represents x if 63/120 + x = 1 23/120? Show your steps.

Answer 1

`(2)/(3)`

Step by Step Explanation:

Convert any mixed numbers to fractions.

Reduce fractions where possible.

Then your initial equation becomes:

`(143)/(120)` -
`(21)/(40)`

Applying the fractions formula for subtraction,

= (140 × 40) - (21 × 120)

120 × 40

=
`(5720 - 2520)/(4800)`

=
`(3200)/(4800)`

Simplifying
`(3200)/(4800)`, the answer is
`(2)/(3)`.