Question

5 years less than one-fifth of a number.

Answer 1

24

—— < 0

5

Explanation:

1

Simplify —

5

1

5 - — < 0

5

Subtracting a fraction from a whole

Rewrite the whole as a fraction using 5 as the denominator :

5 5 • 5

5 = — = —————

1 5

Equivalent fraction: The fraction thus generated looks different but has the same value as the whole

the Common denominator: The equivalent fraction and the other fraction involved in the calculation share the same denominator

Adding up the two equivalent fractions

Add the two equivalent fractions which now have a common denominator

Combine the numerators together, put the sum or difference over the common denominator then reduce to lowest terms if possible:

5 • 5 - (1) 24

——————————— = ——

5 5

24

—— < 0

5