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Convert the following into like fractions. 18,37 - Mathematics

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Question

Convert the following into like fractions.

`1/8, 3/7`

Sum

Solution

The number 56 is a multiple of both 8 and 7. so make 56 the common denominator

`1/8 = (1 xx 7)/(8 xx 7) = 7/56`

`3/7 = (3 xx 8)/(7 xx 8) = 24/56`

Therefore `7/56` and `24/56` are the required like fractions.

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Chapter 6: Fractions - Exercise 6.3 [Page 55]

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Samacheer Kalvi Mathematics - Term 3 [English] Class 5 TN Board
Chapter 6 Fractions
Exercise 6.3 | Q 1. (vii) | Page 55
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