Question

Of the animals at a pet show, 3/8 were cats and 4/8 were dogs. The rest of the animals were rabbits. What fraction of the animals were rabbits?

Answer 1

1/8.

Explanation:

Fraction of rabbits = 1 - (3/7 + 4/8)

= 1 - 7/8

= 8/8 - 7/8

= 1/8.

Answer 2

1/8 Of the animals are rabbits.

Explanation:

3/8 Cats + 4/8 Dogs = 7/8

1/8 Is all you have room left for so 1/8 would be rabbits.