Question

If you erased 1/4 of the shaded part below, how much of the original figure will be shaded?

Answer 1

`(5)/(12)`

Explanation:

`(2)/(3) -(1)/(4)`

Find the least common denominator (LCD).

`(2 * 4 )/(3*4) - (1*3)/(4*3)`

=
`(8)/(12) - (3)/(12)`

Substract.

`(8-3)/(12)` =
`(5)/(12)`

Hence,
`(5)/(12)` of the original figure will be shaded.

Answer 2

5/12 Of the original figure will be shaded.