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1Exercise 6(A)

For each expression, given below, write a fraction:

(i) 2 out of 7 = ...............

(ii) 5 out of 17 = ...............

(iii) three-fifths = ...............

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As we know, 'out of' means division, so it is written as a fraction $\frac{\text{part}}{\text{whole}}$

(i) 2 out of 7

⇒ 2 out of 7 = $\frac{2}{7}$.

Hence, 2 out of 7 = $\frac{2}{7}$.

(ii) 5 out of 17

⇒ 5 out of 17 = $\frac{5}{17}$.

Hence, 5 out of 17 = $\frac{5}{17}$.

(iii) three-fifths

⇒ three-fifths = $\frac{3}{5}$.

Hence, three-fifths = $\frac{3}{5}$.

2(i)Exercise 6(A)

Fill in the blanks:

$\frac{5}{8}$ is ............... fraction.

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In $\frac{5}{8}$, numerator (5) < denominator (8).

Hence, $\frac{5}{8}$ is a proper fraction.

2(ii)Exercise 6(A)

Fill in the blanks:

$\frac{8}{5}$ is ............... fraction.

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In $\frac{8}{5}$, numerator (8) > denominator (5).

Hence, $\frac{8}{5}$ is an improper fraction.

2(iii)Exercise 6(A)

Fill in the blanks:

$\frac{15}{15}$ is ............... fraction.

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In $\frac{15}{15}$, numerator (15) = denominator (15), i.e. numerator is not less than denominator.

Hence, $\frac{15}{15}$ is an improper fraction.

2(iv)Exercise 6(A)

Fill in the blanks:

The value of $\frac{23}{23}$ = ............... .

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$\frac{23}{23} = 23 \div 23 = 1$.

Hence, the value of $\frac{23}{23}$ is 1.

2(v)Exercise 6(A)

Fill in the blanks:

The value of $\frac{5}{5}$ = ...............

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$\frac{5}{5} = 5 \div 5 = 1$.

Hence, the value of $\frac{5}{5}$ is 1.

2(vi)Exercise 6(A)

Fill in the blanks:

$3\frac{3}{10}$ is ............... fraction.

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$3\frac{3}{10}$ consists of a natural number 3 and a proper fraction $\frac{3}{10}$.

Hence, $3\frac{3}{10}$ is a mixed fraction.

2(vii)Exercise 6(A)

Fill in the blanks:

$\frac{2}{15} \text{ and } \frac{7}{15}$ are ............... fractions.

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$\frac{2}{15} \text{ and } \frac{7}{15}$ have the same denominator 15.

Hence, $\frac{2}{15} \text{ and } \frac{7}{15}$ are like fractions.

2(viii)Exercise 6(A)

Fill in the blanks:

$\frac{23}{12} \text{ and } \frac{23}{15}$ are ............... fractions.

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$\frac{23}{12} \text{ and } \frac{23}{15}$ have different denominators (12 and 15).

Hence, $\frac{23}{12} \text{ and } \frac{23}{15}$ are unlike fractions.

2(ix)Exercise 6(A)

Fill in the blanks:

$\frac{6}{15} \text{ and } \frac{28}{70}$ are ............... fractions.

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Reducing to lowest terms, $\frac{6}{15} = \frac{2}{5} \text{ and } \frac{28}{70} = \frac{2}{5}$.

Both are equal to $\frac{2}{5}$.

Hence, $\frac{6}{15} \text{ and } \frac{28}{70}$ are equal (equivalent) fractions.

2(x)Exercise 6(A)

Fill in the blanks:

$\frac{8}{24} \text{ and } \frac{8}{32}$ are not ............... fractions.

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$\frac{8}{24} \text{ and } \frac{8}{32}$ have different denominators (24 and 32).

Hence, $\frac{8}{24} \text{ and } \frac{8}{32}$ are not like fractions.

2(xi)Exercise 6(A)

Fill in the blanks:

$3\frac{2}{13} = \frac{3 \times 13 + ...............}{13}$ = ...............

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$3\frac{2}{13}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 3\frac{2}{13} = \frac{3 \times 13 + 2}{13} \\[1em] = \frac{39 + 2}{13} \\[1em] = \frac{41}{13}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $3\frac{2}{13} = \frac{3 \times 13 + 2}{13} = \frac{41}{13}$.

2(xii)Exercise 6(A)

Fill in the blanks:

$4\frac{3}{5}$ = ............... = ...............

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$4\frac{3}{5}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 4\frac{3}{5} = \frac{4 \times 5 + 3}{5} \\[1em] = \frac{20 + 3}{5} \\[1em] = \frac{23}{5}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $4\frac{3}{5} = \frac{4 \times 5 + 3}{5} = \frac{23}{5}$.

3Exercise 6(A)

From the following fractions, separate (i) proper fractions and (ii) improper fractions:

$\frac{2}{9}, \frac{4}{3}, \frac{7}{15}, \frac{11}{20}, \frac{20}{11}, \frac{18}{23}, \frac{27}{35}$.

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A fraction is proper if numerator < denominator, and improper if numerator ≥ denominator.

(i) Proper fractions (numerator < denominator) are:

$\frac{2}{9}, \frac{7}{15}, \frac{11}{20}, \frac{18}{23} \text{ and } \frac{27}{35}$.

(ii) Improper fractions (numerator > denominator) are:

$\frac{4}{3} \text{ and } \frac{20}{11}$.

Hence, proper fractions are $\frac{2}{9}, \frac{7}{15}, \frac{11}{20}, \frac{18}{23}, \frac{27}{35}$ and improper fractions are $\frac{4}{3}, \frac{20}{11}$.

4(i)Exercise 6(A)

Change the following mixed fractions to improper fractions:

$2\frac{1}{5}$

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$2\frac{1}{5}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 2\frac{1}{5} = \frac{2 \times 5 + 1}{5} \\[1em] = \frac{10 + 1}{5} \\[1em] = \frac{11}{5}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $2\frac{1}{5} = \frac{11}{5}$.

4(ii)Exercise 6(A)

Change the following mixed fractions to improper fractions:

$3\frac{1}{4}$

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$3\frac{1}{4}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 3\frac{1}{4} = \frac{3 \times 4 + 1}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{12 + 1}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{13}{4}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $3\frac{1}{4} = \frac{13}{4}$.

4(iii)Exercise 6(A)

Change the following mixed fractions to improper fractions:

$7\frac{1}{8}$

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$7\frac{1}{8}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 7\frac{1}{8} = \frac{7 \times 8 + 1}{8} \\[1em] = \frac{56 + 1}{8} \\[1em] = \frac{57}{8}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $7\frac{1}{8} = \frac{57}{8}$.

4(iv)Exercise 6(A)

Change the following mixed fractions to improper fractions:

$2\frac{1}{11}$

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$2\frac{1}{11}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 2\frac{1}{11} = \frac{2 \times 11 + 1}{11} \\[1em] = \frac{22 + 1}{11} \\[1em] = \frac{23}{11}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $2\frac{1}{11} = \frac{23}{11}$.

5(i)Exercise 6(A)

Change the following improper fractions to mixed fractions:

$\frac{100}{17}$

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$\frac{100}{17}$

Dividing 100 by 17, we get quotient = 5 and remainder = 15.

$\Rightarrow \frac{100}{17} = 5\frac{15}{17}.$

Hence, $\frac{100}{17} = 5\frac{15}{17}$.

5(ii)Exercise 6(A)

Change the following improper fractions to mixed fractions:

$\frac{81}{11}$

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$\frac{81}{11}$

Dividing 81 by 11, we get quotient = 7 and remainder = 4.

$\Rightarrow \frac{81}{11} = 7\frac{4}{11}.$

Hence, $\frac{81}{11} = 7\frac{4}{11}$.

5(iii)Exercise 6(A)

Change the following improper fractions to mixed fractions:

$\frac{209}{7}$

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$\frac{209}{7}$

Dividing 209 by 7, we get quotient = 29 and remainder = 6.

$\Rightarrow \frac{209}{7} = 29\frac{6}{7}.$

Hence, $\frac{209}{7} = 29\frac{6}{7}$.

5(iv)Exercise 6(A)

Change the following improper fractions to mixed fractions:

$\frac{113}{15}$

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$\frac{113}{15}$

Dividing 113 by 15, we get quotient = 7 and remainder = 8.

$\Rightarrow \frac{113}{15} = 7\frac{8}{15}.$

Hence, $\frac{113}{15} = 7\frac{8}{15}$.

6(i)Exercise 6(A)

Change the following groups of fractions to like fractions:

$\frac{1}{3}, \frac{2}{5}, \frac{3}{4}, \frac{1}{6}$

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$\frac{1}{3}, \frac{2}{5}, \frac{3}{4}, \frac{1}{6}$

LCM of 3, 5, 4 and 6 = 60.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{1}{3} = \frac{1 \times 20}{3 \times 20} = \frac{20}{60} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2}{5} = \frac{2 \times 12}{5 \times 12} = \frac{24}{60} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3}{4} = \frac{3 \times 15}{4 \times 15} = \frac{45}{60} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{6} = \frac{1 \times 10}{6 \times 10} = \frac{10}{60}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required like fractions are $\frac{20}{60}, \frac{24}{60}, \frac{45}{60} \text{ and } \frac{10}{60}$.

6(ii)Exercise 6(A)

Change the following groups of fractions to like fractions:

$\frac{5}{6}, \frac{7}{8}, \frac{11}{12}, \frac{3}{10}$

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$\frac{5}{6}, \frac{7}{8}, \frac{11}{12}, \frac{3}{10}$

LCM of 6, 8, 12 and 10 = 120.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{5}{6} = \frac{5 \times 20}{6 \times 20} = \frac{100}{120} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{7}{8} = \frac{7 \times 15}{8 \times 15} = \frac{105}{120} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{11}{12} = \frac{11 \times 10}{12 \times 10} = \frac{110}{120} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3}{10} = \frac{3 \times 12}{10 \times 12} = \frac{36}{120}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required like fractions are $\frac{100}{120}, \frac{105}{120}, \frac{110}{120} \text{ and } \frac{36}{120}$.

6(iii)Exercise 6(A)

Change the following groups of fractions to like fractions:

$\frac{2}{7}, \frac{7}{8}, \frac{5}{14}, \frac{9}{16}$

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$\frac{2}{7}, \frac{7}{8}, \frac{5}{14}, \frac{9}{16}$

LCM of 7, 8, 14 and 16 = 112.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{2}{7} = \frac{2 \times 16}{7 \times 16} = \frac{32}{112} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{7}{8} = \frac{7 \times 14}{8 \times 14} = \frac{98}{112} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{5}{14} = \frac{5 \times 8}{14 \times 8} = \frac{40}{112} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{9}{16} = \frac{9 \times 7}{16 \times 7} = \frac{63}{112}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required like fractions are $\frac{32}{112}, \frac{98}{112}, \frac{40}{112} \text{ and } \frac{63}{112}$.

1(i)Exercise 6(B)

Reduce the given fractions to their lowest terms:

$\frac{8}{10}$

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$\frac{8}{10}$

By prime factorisation,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{8}{10} = \frac{2 \times 2 \times 2}{2 \times 5} \\[1em] = \frac{2 \times 2}{5} \\[1em] = \frac{4}{5}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{8}{10}$ in lowest terms is $\frac{4}{5}$.

1(ii)Exercise 6(B)

Reduce the given fractions to their lowest terms:

$\frac{50}{75}$

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$\frac{50}{75}$

By prime factorisation,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{50}{75} = \frac{2 \times 5 \times 5}{3 \times 5 \times 5} \\[1em] = \frac{2}{3}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{50}{75}$ in lowest terms is $\frac{2}{3}$.

1(iii)Exercise 6(B)

Reduce the given fractions to their lowest terms:

$\frac{18}{81}$

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$\frac{18}{81}$

By prime factorisation,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{18}{81} = \frac{2 \times 3 \times 3}{3 \times 3 \times 3 \times 3} \\[1em] = \frac{2}{3 \times 3} \\[1em] = \frac{2}{9}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{18}{81}$ in lowest terms is $\frac{2}{9}$.

1(iv)Exercise 6(B)

Reduce the given fractions to their lowest terms:

$\frac{40}{120}$

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$\frac{40}{120}$

By prime factorisation,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{40}{120} = \frac{2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 5}{2 \times 2 \times 2 \times 3 \times 5} \\[1em] = \frac{1}{3}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{40}{120}$ in lowest terms is $\frac{1}{3}$.

1(v)Exercise 6(B)

Reduce the given fractions to their lowest terms:

$\frac{105}{70}$

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$\frac{105}{70}$

By prime factorisation,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{105}{70} = \frac{3 \times 5 \times 7}{2 \times 5 \times 7} \\[1em] = \frac{3}{2} \\[1em] = 1\frac{1}{2}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{105}{70}$ in lowest terms is $\frac{3}{2} \text{ or } 1\frac{1}{2}$.

2(i)Exercise 6(B)

State whether true or false:

$\frac{2}{5} = \frac{10}{15}$

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$\frac{2}{5} = \frac{10}{15}$

By cross multiplication, 2 × 15 = 30 and 5 × 10 = 50.

Since 30 ≠ 50, the cross products are not equal.

Hence, the statement is False.

2(ii)Exercise 6(B)

State whether true or false:

$\frac{35}{42} = \frac{5}{6}$

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$\frac{35}{42} = \frac{5}{6}$

By cross multiplication, 35 × 6 = 210 and 42 × 5 = 210.

Since the cross products are equal, the fractions are equal.

Hence, the statement is True.

2(iii)Exercise 6(B)

State whether true or false:

$\frac{5}{4} = \frac{4}{5}$

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$\frac{5}{4} = \frac{4}{5}$

By cross multiplication, 5 × 5 = 25 and 4 × 4 = 16.

Since 25 ≠ 16, the cross products are not equal.

Hence, the statement is False.

2(iv)Exercise 6(B)

State whether true or false:

$\frac{7}{9} = 1\frac{1}{7}$

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$\frac{7}{9} = 1\frac{1}{7}$

$\frac{7}{9}$ is a proper fraction (numerator < denominator), while $1\frac{1}{7} = \frac{8}{7}$ is an improper fraction (denominator < numerator).

Hence, the statement is False.

2(v)Exercise 6(B)

State whether true or false:

$\frac{9}{7} = 1\frac{1}{7}$

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$\frac{9}{7} = 1\frac{1}{7}$

Converting, improper fraction into mixed fraction:

$\frac{9}{7} = 1\frac{2}{7}$, which is not equal to $1\frac{1}{7}$.

Hence, the statement is False.

3(i)Exercise 6(B)

Which fraction is greater?

$\frac{3}{5} \text{ or } \frac{2}{3}$

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$\frac{3}{5} \text{ or } \frac{2}{3}$

LCM of 5 and 3 = 15.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{3}{5} = \frac{3 \times 3}{5 \times 3} = \frac{9}{15} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2}{3} = \frac{2 \times 5}{3 \times 5} = \frac{10}{15}\end{aligned}$$

Since 9 < 10, $\frac{9}{15} \lt \frac{10}{15}$.

Hence, $\frac{2}{3}$ is greater.

3(ii)Exercise 6(B)

Which fraction is greater?

$\frac{5}{9} \text{ or } \frac{3}{4}$

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$\frac{5}{9} \text{ or } \frac{3}{4}$

LCM of 9 and 4 = 36.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{5}{9} = \frac{5 \times 4}{9 \times 4} = \frac{20}{36} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3}{4} = \frac{3 \times 9}{4 \times 9} = \frac{27}{36}\end{aligned}$$

Since 20 < 27, $\frac{20}{36} \lt \frac{27}{36}$.

Hence, $\frac{3}{4}$ is greater.

3(iii)Exercise 6(B)

Which fraction is greater?

$\frac{11}{14} \text{ or } \frac{26}{35}$

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$\frac{11}{14} \text{ or } \frac{26}{35}$

LCM of 14 and 35 = 70.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{11}{14} = \frac{11 \times 5}{14 \times 5} = \frac{55}{70} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{26}{35} = \frac{26 \times 2}{35 \times 2} = \frac{52}{70}\end{aligned}$$

Since 55 > 52, $\frac{55}{70} \gt \frac{52}{70}$.

Hence, $\frac{11}{14}$ is greater.

4(i)Exercise 6(B)

Which fraction is smaller?

$\frac{3}{8} \text{ or } \frac{4}{5}$

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$\frac{3}{8} \text{ or } \frac{4}{5}$

LCM of 8 and 5 = 40.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{3}{8} = \frac{3 \times 5}{8 \times 5} = \frac{15}{40} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{4}{5} = \frac{4 \times 8}{5 \times 8} = \frac{32}{40}\end{aligned}$$

Since 15 < 32, $\frac{15}{40} \lt \frac{32}{40}$.

Hence, $\frac{3}{8}$ is smaller.

4(ii)Exercise 6(B)

Which fraction is smaller?

$\frac{8}{15} \text{ or } \frac{4}{7}$

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$\frac{8}{15} \text{ or } \frac{4}{7}$

LCM of 15 and 7 = 105.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{8}{15} = \frac{8 \times 7}{15 \times 7} = \frac{56}{105} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{4}{7} = \frac{4 \times 15}{7 \times 15} = \frac{60}{105}\end{aligned}$$

Since 56 < 60, $\frac{56}{105} \lt \frac{60}{105}$.

Hence, $\frac{8}{15}$ is smaller.

4(iii)Exercise 6(B)

Which fraction is smaller?

$\frac{7}{26} \text{ or } \frac{10}{39}$

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$\frac{7}{26} \text{ or } \frac{10}{39}$

LCM of 26 and 39 = 78.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{7}{26} = \frac{7 \times 3}{26 \times 3} = \frac{21}{78} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{10}{39} = \frac{10 \times 2}{39 \times 2} = \frac{20}{78}\end{aligned}$$

Since 20 < 21, $\frac{20}{78} \lt \frac{21}{78}$.

Hence, $\frac{10}{39}$ is smaller.

5(i)Exercise 6(B)

Arrange the given fractions in descending order of magnitude:

$\frac{5}{16}, \frac{13}{24} \text{ and } \frac{7}{8}$

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$\frac{5}{16}, \frac{13}{24} \text{ and } \frac{7}{8}$

LCM of 16, 24 and 8 = 48.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{5}{16} = \frac{5 \times 3}{16 \times 3} = \frac{15}{48} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{13}{24} = \frac{13 \times 2}{24 \times 2} = \frac{26}{48} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{7}{8} = \frac{7 \times 6}{8 \times 6} = \frac{42}{48}\end{aligned}$$

Since 42 > 26 > 15, we have $\frac{42}{48} \gt \frac{26}{48} \gt \frac{15}{48}$.

Hence, the descending order is $\frac{7}{8} \gt \frac{13}{24} \gt \frac{5}{16}$.

5(ii)Exercise 6(B)

Arrange the given fractions in descending order of magnitude:

$\frac{4}{5}, \frac{7}{15}, \frac{11}{20} \text{ and } \frac{3}{4}$

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$\frac{4}{5}, \frac{7}{15}, \frac{11}{20} \text{ and } \frac{3}{4}$

LCM of 5, 15, 20 and 4 = 60.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{4}{5} = \frac{4 \times 12}{5 \times 12} = \frac{48}{60} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{7}{15} = \frac{7 \times 4}{15 \times 4} = \frac{28}{60} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{11}{20} = \frac{11 \times 3}{20 \times 3} = \frac{33}{60} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3}{4} = \frac{3 \times 15}{4 \times 15} = \frac{45}{60}\end{aligned}$$

Since 48 > 45 > 33 > 28, we have $\frac{48}{60} \gt \frac{45}{60} \gt \frac{33}{60} \gt \frac{28}{60}$.

Hence, the descending order is $\frac{4}{5} \gt \frac{3}{4} \gt \frac{11}{20} \gt \frac{7}{15}$.

5(iii)Exercise 6(B)

Arrange the given fractions in descending order of magnitude:

$\frac{5}{7}, \frac{3}{8} \text{ and } \frac{9}{11}$

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$\frac{5}{7}, \frac{3}{8} \text{ and } \frac{9}{11}$

LCM of 7, 8 and 11 = 616.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{5}{7} = \frac{5 \times 88}{7 \times 88} = \frac{440}{616} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3}{8} = \frac{3 \times 77}{8 \times 77} = \frac{231}{616} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{9}{11} = \frac{9 \times 56}{11 \times 56} = \frac{504}{616}\end{aligned}$$

Since 504 > 440 > 231, we have $\frac{504}{616} \gt \frac{440}{616} \gt \frac{231}{616}$.

Hence, the descending order is $\frac{9}{11} \gt \frac{5}{7} \gt \frac{3}{8}$.

6(i)Exercise 6(B)

Arrange the given fractions in ascending order of magnitude:

$\frac{9}{16}, \frac{7}{12} \text{ and } \frac{1}{4}$

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$\frac{9}{16}, \frac{7}{12} \text{ and } \frac{1}{4}$

LCM of 16, 12 and 4 = 48.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{9}{16} = \frac{9 \times 3}{16 \times 3} = \frac{27}{48} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{7}{12} = \frac{7 \times 4}{12 \times 4} = \frac{28}{48} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1 \times 12}{4 \times 12} = \frac{12}{48}\end{aligned}$$

Since 12 < 27 < 28, we have $\frac{12}{48} \lt \frac{27}{48} \lt \frac{28}{48}$.

Hence, the ascending order is $\frac{1}{4} \lt \frac{9}{16} \lt \frac{7}{12}$.

6(ii)Exercise 6(B)

Arrange the given fractions in ascending order of magnitude:

$\frac{5}{6}, \frac{2}{7}, \frac{8}{9} \text{ and } \frac{1}{3}$

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$\frac{5}{6}, \frac{2}{7}, \frac{8}{9} \text{ and } \frac{1}{3}$

LCM of 6, 7, 9 and 3 = 126.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{5}{6} = \frac{5 \times 21}{6 \times 21} = \frac{105}{126} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2}{7} = \frac{2 \times 18}{7 \times 18} = \frac{36}{126} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{8}{9} = \frac{8 \times 14}{9 \times 14} = \frac{112}{126} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{3} = \frac{1 \times 42}{3 \times 42} = \frac{42}{126}\end{aligned}$$

Since 36 < 42 < 105 < 112, we have $\frac{36}{126} \lt \frac{42}{126} \lt \frac{105}{126} \lt \frac{112}{126}$.

Hence, the ascending order is $\frac{2}{7} \lt \frac{1}{3} \lt \frac{5}{6} \lt \frac{8}{9}$.

6(iii)Exercise 6(B)

Arrange the given fractions in ascending order of magnitude:

$\frac{2}{3}, \frac{5}{9}, \frac{5}{6} \text{ and } \frac{3}{8}$

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$\frac{2}{3}, \frac{5}{9}, \frac{5}{6} \text{ and } \frac{3}{8}$

LCM of 3, 9, 6 and 8 = 72.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{2}{3} = \frac{2 \times 24}{3 \times 24} = \frac{48}{72} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{5}{9} = \frac{5 \times 8}{9 \times 8} = \frac{40}{72} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{5}{6} = \frac{5 \times 12}{6 \times 12} = \frac{60}{72} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3}{8} = \frac{3 \times 9}{8 \times 9} = \frac{27}{72}\end{aligned}$$

Since 27 < 40 < 48 < 60, we have $\frac{27}{72} \lt \frac{40}{72} \lt \frac{48}{72} \lt \frac{60}{72}$.

Hence, the ascending order is $\frac{3}{8} \lt \frac{5}{9} \lt \frac{2}{3} \lt \frac{5}{6}$.

7(i)Exercise 6(B)

Insert the symbol '=' or '>' or '<' between each of the pairs of fractions given below:

$\frac{6}{11} \text{...............} \frac{5}{9}$

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$\frac{6}{11} \text{ and } \frac{5}{9}$

By cross multiplication, 6 × 9 = 54 and 11 × 5 = 55.

Since 54 < 55, therefore $\frac{6}{11} \lt \frac{5}{9}$.

Hence, $\frac{6}{11} \lt \frac{5}{9}$.

7(ii)Exercise 6(B)

Insert the symbol '=' or '>' or '<' between each of the pairs of fractions given below:

$\frac{3}{7} \text{...............} \frac{9}{13}$

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$\frac{3}{7} \text{ and } \frac{9}{13}$

By cross multiplication, 3 × 13 = 39 and 7 × 9 = 63.

Since 39 < 63, therefore $\frac{3}{7} \lt \frac{9}{13}$.

Hence, $\frac{3}{7} \lt \frac{9}{13}$.

7(iii)Exercise 6(B)

Insert the symbol '=' or '>' or '<' between each of the pairs of fractions given below:

$\frac{56}{64} \text{...............} \frac{7}{8}$

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$\frac{56}{64} \text{ and } \frac{7}{8}$

Reducing $\frac{56}{64}$ to lowest terms, $\frac{56}{64} = \frac{7}{8}$.

Hence, $\frac{56}{64} = \frac{7}{8}$.

7(iv)Exercise 6(B)

Insert the symbol '=' or '>' or '<' between each of the pairs of fractions given below:

$\frac{5}{12} \text{...............} \frac{8}{33}$

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$\frac{5}{12} \text{ and } \frac{8}{33}$

By cross multiplication, 5 × 33 = 165 and 12 × 8 = 96.

Since 165 > 96, therefore $\frac{5}{12} \gt \frac{8}{33}$.

Hence, $\frac{5}{12} \gt \frac{8}{33}$.

1(i)Exercise 6(C)

Add the following fractions:

$1\frac{3}{4} \text{ and } \frac{3}{8}$

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$1\frac{3}{4} \text{ and } \frac{3}{8}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 1\frac{3}{4} + \frac{3}{8} = \frac{7}{4} + \frac{3}{8} \\[1em] \text{ L.C.M. of 4 and 8 = 8 }\\[1em] = \frac{7 \times 2}{4 \times 2} + \frac{3}{8} \\[1em] =\frac{14}{8} + \frac{3}{8} \\[1em] = \frac{17}{8} \\[1em] = 2\frac{1}{8}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required sum = $2\frac{1}{8}$.

1(ii)Exercise 6(C)

Add the following fractions:

$\frac{2}{5}, 2\frac{3}{15} \text{ and } \frac{7}{10}$

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$\frac{2}{5}, 2\frac{3}{15} \text{ and } \frac{7}{10}$

LCM of 5, 15 and 10 = 30.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{2}{5} + 2\frac{3}{15} + \frac{7}{10} = \frac{2}{5} + \frac{33}{15} + \frac{7}{10} \\[1em] = \frac{12}{30} + \frac{66}{30} + \frac{21}{30} \\[1em] = \frac{99}{30}\\[1em] = \frac{33}{10}\\[1em] = 3\frac{3}{10}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required sum = $3\frac{3}{10}$.

1(iii)Exercise 6(C)

Add the following fractions:

$1\frac{7}{8}, 1\frac{1}{2} \text{ and } 1\frac{3}{4}$

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$1\frac{7}{8}, 1\frac{1}{2} \text{ and } 1\frac{3}{4}$

LCM of 8, 2 and 4 = 8.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 1\frac{7}{8} + 1\frac{1}{2} + 1\frac{3}{4} = \frac{15}{8} + \frac{3}{2} + \frac{7}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{15}{8} + \frac{12}{8} + \frac{14}{8} \\[1em] = \frac{41}{8} \\[1em] = 5\frac{1}{8}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required sum = $5\frac{1}{8}$.

1(iv)Exercise 6(C)

Add the following fractions:

$3\frac{3}{4}, 2\frac{1}{6} \text{ and } 1\frac{5}{8}$

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$3\frac{3}{4}, 2\frac{1}{6} \text{ and } 1\frac{5}{8}$

LCM of 4, 6 and 8 = 24.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 3\frac{3}{4} + 2\frac{1}{6} + 1\frac{5}{8} = \frac{15}{4} + \frac{13}{6} + \frac{13}{8} \\[1em] = \frac{90}{24} + \frac{52}{24} + \frac{39}{24} \\[1em] = \frac{181}{24} \\[1em] = 7\frac{13}{24}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required sum = $7\frac{13}{24}$.

1(v)Exercise 6(C)

Add the following fractions:

$2\frac{8}{9}, \frac{11}{18} \text{ and } 3\frac{5}{6}$

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$2\frac{8}{9}, \frac{11}{18} \text{ and } 3\frac{5}{6}$

LCM of 9, 18 and 6 = 18.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 2\frac{8}{9} + \frac{11}{18} + 3\frac{5}{6} = \frac{26}{9} + \frac{11}{18} + \frac{23}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{52}{18} + \frac{11}{18} + \frac{69}{18} \\[1em] = \frac{132}{18} \\[1em] = \frac{22}{3} \\[1em] = 7\frac{1}{3}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the required sum = $7\frac{1}{3}$.

2(i)Exercise 6(C)

Simplify:

$1\frac{11}{12} - \frac{13}{16}$

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$1\frac{11}{12} - \frac{13}{16}$

LCM of 12 and 16 = 48.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 1\frac{11}{12} - \frac{13}{16} = \frac{23}{12} - \frac{13}{16} \\[1em] = \frac{92}{48} - \frac{39}{48} \\[1em] = \frac{53}{48} \\[1em] = 1\frac{5}{48}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $1\frac{11}{12} - \frac{13}{16} = 1\frac{5}{48}$.

2(ii)Exercise 6(C)

Simplify:

$2\frac{3}{4} - 1\frac{5}{6}$

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$2\frac{3}{4} - 1\frac{5}{6}$

LCM of 4 and 6 = 12.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 2\frac{3}{4} - 1\frac{5}{6} = \frac{11}{4} - \frac{11}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{33}{12} - \frac{22}{12} \\[1em] = \frac{11}{12}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $2\frac{3}{4} - 1\frac{5}{6} = \frac{11}{12}$.

2(iii)Exercise 6(C)

Simplify:

$2\frac{5}{7} + \frac{3}{14} - \frac{13}{21}$

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$2\frac{5}{7} + \frac{3}{14} - \frac{13}{21}$

LCM of 7, 14 and 21 = 42.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 2\frac{5}{7} + \frac{3}{14} - \frac{13}{21} = \frac{19}{7} + \frac{3}{14} - \frac{13}{21} \\[1em] = \frac{114}{42} + \frac{9}{42} - \frac{26}{42} \\[1em] = \frac{97}{42} \\[1em] = 2\frac{13}{42}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $2\frac{5}{7} + \frac{3}{14} - \frac{13}{21} = 2\frac{13}{42}$.

2(iv)Exercise 6(C)

Simplify:

$3\frac{5}{6} - \frac{1}{6} - 1\frac{1}{12}$

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$3\frac{5}{6} - \frac{1}{6} - 1\frac{1}{12}$

LCM of 6 and 12 = 12.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 3\frac{5}{6} - \frac{1}{6} - 1\frac{1}{12} = \frac{23}{6} - \frac{1}{6} - \frac{13}{12} \\[1em] = \frac{46}{12} - \frac{2}{12} - \frac{13}{12} \\[1em] = \frac{31}{12} \\[1em] = 2\frac{7}{12}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $3\frac{5}{6} - \frac{1}{6} - 1\frac{1}{12} = 2\frac{7}{12}$.

2(v)Exercise 6(C)

Simplify:

$6 + \frac{3}{10} - 1\frac{8}{15}$

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$6 + \frac{3}{10} - 1\frac{8}{15}$

LCM of 1, 10 and 15 = 30.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 6 + \frac{3}{10} - 1\frac{8}{15} = 6 + \frac{3}{10} - \frac{23}{15} \\[1em] = \frac{180}{30} + \frac{9}{30} - \frac{46}{30} \\[1em] = \frac{143}{30} \\[1em] = 4\frac{23}{30}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $6 + \frac{3}{10} - 1\frac{8}{15} = 4\frac{23}{30}$.

2(vi)Exercise 6(C)

Simplify:

$1\frac{3}{4} + 2\frac{5}{7} - 1\frac{3}{14}$

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$1\frac{3}{4} + 2\frac{5}{7} - 1\frac{3}{14}$

LCM of 4, 7 and 14 = 28.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 1\frac{3}{4} + 2\frac{5}{7} - 1\frac{3}{14} = \frac{7}{4} + \frac{19}{7} - \frac{17}{14} \\[1em] = \frac{49}{28} + \frac{76}{28} - \frac{34}{28} \\[1em] = \frac{91}{28} \\[1em] = \frac{13}{4} \\[1em] = 3\frac{1}{4}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $1\frac{3}{4} + 2\frac{5}{7} - 1\frac{3}{14} = 3\frac{1}{4}$.

2(vii)Exercise 6(C)

Simplify:

$4 + 3\frac{1}{8} - 3\frac{1}{6}$

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$4 + 3\frac{1}{8} - 3\frac{1}{6}$

LCM of 1, 8 and 6 = 24.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 4 + 3\frac{1}{8} - 3\frac{1}{6} = 4 + \frac{25}{8} - \frac{19}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{96}{24} + \frac{75}{24} - \frac{76}{24} \\[1em] = \frac{95}{24} \\[1em] = 3\frac{23}{24}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $4 + 3\frac{1}{8} - 3\frac{1}{6} = 3\frac{23}{24}$.

2(viii)Exercise 6(C)

Simplify:

$6 - 3\frac{1}{2} - 2\frac{1}{5}$

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$6 - 3\frac{1}{2} - 2\frac{1}{5}$

LCM of 1, 2 and 5 = 10.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 6 - 3\frac{1}{2} - 2\frac{1}{5} = 6 - \frac{7}{2} - \frac{11}{5} \\[1em] = \frac{60}{10} - \frac{35}{10} - \frac{22}{10} \\[1em] = \frac{3}{10}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $6 - 3\frac{1}{2} - 2\frac{1}{5} = \frac{3}{10}$.

2(ix)Exercise 6(C)

Simplify:

$1\frac{5}{8} - 2\frac{1}{6} + 3\frac{3}{4}$

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$1\frac{5}{8} - 2\frac{1}{6} + 3\frac{3}{4}$

LCM of 8, 6 and 4 = 24.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 1\frac{5}{8} - 2\frac{1}{6} + 3\frac{3}{4} = \frac{13}{8} - \frac{13}{6} + \frac{15}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{39}{24} - \frac{52}{24} + \frac{90}{24} \\[1em] = \frac{77}{24} \\[1em] = 3\frac{5}{24}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $1\frac{5}{8} - 2\frac{1}{6} + 3\frac{3}{4} = 3\frac{5}{24}$.

2(x)Exercise 6(C)

Simplify:

$3\frac{1}{2} + 1\frac{2}{3} - 2\frac{1}{4}$

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$3\frac{1}{2} + 1\frac{2}{3} - 2\frac{1}{4}$

LCM of 2, 3 and 4 = 12.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 3\frac{1}{2} + 1\frac{2}{3} - 2\frac{1}{4} = \frac{7}{2} + \frac{5}{3} - \frac{9}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{42}{12} + \frac{20}{12} - \frac{27}{12} \\[1em] = \frac{35}{12} \\[1em] = 2\frac{11}{12}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $3\frac{1}{2} + 1\frac{2}{3} - 2\frac{1}{4} = 2\frac{11}{12}$.

2(xi)Exercise 6(C)

Simplify:

$4\frac{3}{5} - 2\frac{7}{9} - 1\frac{2}{15} - \frac{2}{45}$

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$4\frac{3}{5} - 2\frac{7}{9} - 1\frac{2}{15} - \frac{2}{45}$

LCM of 5, 9, 15 and 45 = 45.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 4\frac{3}{5} - 2\frac{7}{9} - 1\frac{2}{15} - \frac{2}{45} = \frac{23}{5} - \frac{25}{9} - \frac{17}{15} - \frac{2}{45} \\[1em] = \frac{207}{45} - \frac{125}{45} - \frac{51}{45} - \frac{2}{45} \\[1em] = \frac{29}{45}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $4\frac{3}{5} - 2\frac{7}{9} - 1\frac{2}{15} - \frac{2}{45} = \frac{29}{45}$.

1(i)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\frac{3}{7} \times \frac{2}{5}$

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Solving,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{3}{7} \times \frac{2}{5} \\[1em] = \frac{3 \times 2}{7 \times 5} \\[1em] = \frac{6}{35}\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{3}{7} \times \frac{2}{5} = \frac{6}{35}$.

1(ii)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\frac{4}{9} \times \frac{3}{5}$

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$\frac{4}{9} \times \frac{3}{5}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{4}{9} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{4 \times 3}{9 \times 5} \\[1em] = \frac{12}{45} \\[1em] = \frac{4}{15}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{4}{9} \times \frac{3}{5} = \frac{4}{15}$.

1(iii)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\frac{5}{12}$ × 8

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$\frac{5}{12} \times 8$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{5}{12} \times 8 = \frac{5 \times 8}{12} \\[1em] = \frac{40}{12} \\[1em] = \frac{10}{3} \\[1em] = 3\frac{1}{3}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{5}{12} \times 8 = 3\frac{1}{3}$.

1(iv)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\frac{7}{6} \text{ of } \frac{3}{14}$

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$\frac{7}{6} \text{ of } \frac{3}{14}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{7}{6} \text{ of } \frac{3}{14} = \frac{7}{6} \times \frac{3}{14} \\[1em] = \frac{7 \times 3}{6 \times 14} \\[1em] = \frac{21}{84} \\[1em] = \frac{1}{4}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{7}{6} \text{ of } \frac{3}{14} = \frac{1}{4}$.

1(v)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$3\frac{3}{8} \times 3\frac{6}{7}$

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$3\frac{3}{8} \times 3\frac{6}{7}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 3\frac{3}{8} \times 3\frac{6}{7} = \frac{27}{8} \times \frac{27}{7} \\[1em] = \frac{27 \times 27}{8 \times 7} \\[1em] = \frac{729}{56} \\[1em] = 13\frac{1}{56}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $3\frac{3}{8} \times 3\frac{6}{7} = 13\frac{1}{56}$.

1(vi)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\frac{1}{2} \text{ of } \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{3}{4}$

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$\frac{1}{2} \text{ of } \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{3}{4}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} \text{ of } \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{1}{6} \times \frac{3}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{3}{24} \\[1em] = \frac{1}{8}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{1}{2} \text{ of } \frac{1}{3} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{1}{8}$.

1(vii)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\frac{3}{7} \times \frac{5}{9} \times 4\frac{1}{5}$

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$\frac{3}{7} \times \frac{5}{9} \times 4\frac{1}{5}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{3}{7} \times \frac{5}{9} \times 4\frac{1}{5} = \frac{3}{7} \times \frac{5}{9} \times \frac{21}{5} \\[1em] = \frac{3 \times 5 \times 21}{7 \times 9 \times 5} \\[1em] = \frac{315}{315} \\[1em] = 1.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{3}{7} \times \frac{5}{9} \times 4\frac{1}{5} = 1$.

1(viii)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$1\frac{1}{3} \times 1\frac{2}{7} \text{ of } 1\frac{1}{4}$

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$1\frac{1}{3} \times 1\frac{2}{7} \text{ of } 1\frac{1}{4}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 1\frac{1}{3} \times 1\frac{2}{7} \text{ of } 1\frac{1}{4} = \frac{4}{3} \times \frac{9}{7} \times \frac{5}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{4 \times 9 \times 5}{3 \times 7 \times 4} \\[1em] = \frac{180}{84} \\[1em] = \frac{15}{7} \\[1em] = 2\frac{1}{7}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $1\frac{1}{3} \times 1\frac{2}{7} \text{ of } 1\frac{1}{4} = 2\frac{1}{7}$.

2(i)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\frac{2}{3} \div 1\frac{1}{5}$

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$\frac{2}{3} \div 1\frac{1}{5}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{2}{3} \div 1\frac{1}{5} = \frac{2}{3} \div \frac{6}{5} \\[1em] = \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{5}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{10}{18} \\[1em] = \frac{5}{9}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{2}{3} \div 1\frac{1}{5} = \frac{5}{9}$.

2(ii)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$4\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{4}{9}$

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$4\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{4}{9}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 4\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{9}{2} \div \frac{4}{9} \\[1em] = \frac{9}{2} \times \frac{9}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{81}{8} \\[1em] = 10\frac{1}{8}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $4\frac{1}{2} \div \frac{4}{9} = 10\frac{1}{8}$.

2(iii)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

1 ÷ $\frac{2}{5}$

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1 ÷ $\frac{2}{5}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 1 \div \frac{2}{5} = 1 \times \frac{5}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{5}{2} \\[1em] = 2\frac{1}{2}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $1 \div \frac{2}{5} = 2\frac{1}{2}$.

2(iv)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\frac{4}{9} \div \frac{4}{9}$

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$\frac{4}{9} \div \frac{4}{9}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{4}{9} \div \frac{4}{9} = \frac{4}{9} \times \frac{9}{4} \\[1em] = 1.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{4}{9} \div \frac{4}{9} = 1$.

2(v)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$2\frac{1}{3} \div 1\frac{3}{4}$

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$2\frac{1}{3} \div 1\frac{3}{4}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 2\frac{1}{3} \div 1\frac{3}{4} = \frac{7}{3} \div \frac{7}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{7}{3} \times \frac{4}{7} \\[1em] = \frac{4}{3} \\[1em] = 1\frac{1}{3}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $2\frac{1}{3} \div 1\frac{3}{4} = 1\frac{1}{3}$.

3(i)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\frac{1}{4} \text{ of } 2\frac{2}{7} \div \frac{3}{5}$

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$\frac{1}{4} \text{ of } 2\frac{2}{7} \div \frac{3}{5}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{1}{4} \text{ of } 2\frac{2}{7} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{16}{7} \div \frac{3}{5} \\[1em] = \frac{4}{7} \div \frac{3}{5} \\[1em] = \frac{4}{7} \times \frac{5}{3} \\[1em] = \frac{20}{21}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{1}{4} \text{ of } 2\frac{2}{7} \div \frac{3}{5} = \frac{20}{21}$.

3(ii)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$1\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{2} \div 1\frac{1}{3}$

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$1\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{2} \div 1\frac{1}{3}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 1\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{2} \div 1\frac{1}{3} = \frac{5}{4} \times \frac{1}{2} \div \frac{4}{3} \\[1em] = \frac{5}{8} \div \frac{4}{3} \\[1em] = \frac{5}{8} \times \frac{3}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{15}{32}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $1\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{2} \div 1\frac{1}{3} = \frac{15}{32}$.

3(iii)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$6\frac{1}{7} \times 0 \times 5\frac{3}{8}$

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$6\frac{1}{7} \times 0 \times 5\frac{3}{8}$

Any number multiplied by 0 is 0.

$\Rightarrow 6\frac{1}{7} \times 0 \times 5\frac{3}{8} = 0.$

Hence, $6\frac{1}{7} \times 0 \times 5\frac{3}{8} = 0$.

3(iv)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\frac{3}{4} \times 1\frac{1}{3} \div \frac{3}{7} \text{ of } 2\frac{5}{8}$

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$\frac{3}{4} \times 1\frac{1}{3} \div \frac{3}{7} \text{ of } 2\frac{5}{8}$

Solving 'of' first,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{3}{7} \text{ of } 2\frac{5}{8} = \frac{3}{7} \times \frac{21}{8} = \frac{9}{8}\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3}{4} \times 1\frac{1}{3} \div \frac{9}{8} = \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{4}{3} \div \frac{9}{8} \\[1em] = 1 \div \frac{9}{8} \\[1em] = 1 \times \frac{8}{9} \\[1em] = \frac{8}{9}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{3}{4} \times 1\frac{1}{3} \div \frac{3}{7} \text{ of } 2\frac{5}{8} = \frac{8}{9}$.

3(v)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$2\frac{1}{4} \div \frac{2}{7} \text{ of } 1\frac{1}{3} \times \frac{2}{3}$

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$2\frac{1}{4} \div \frac{2}{7} \text{ of } 1\frac{1}{3} \times \frac{2}{3}$

Solving 'of' first,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{2}{7} \text{ of } 1\frac{1}{3} = \frac{2}{7} \times \frac{4}{3} = \frac{8}{21}\\[1em] \Rightarrow 2\frac{1}{4} \div \frac{8}{21} \times \frac{2}{3} = \frac{9}{4} \div \frac{8}{21} \times \frac{2}{3} \\[1em] = \frac{9}{4} \times \frac{21}{8} \times \frac{2}{3} \\[1em] = \frac{9 \times 21 \times 2}{4 \times 8 \times 3} \\[1em] = \frac{378}{96} \\[1em] = \frac{63}{16} \\[1em] = 3\frac{15}{16}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $2\frac{1}{4} \div \frac{2}{7} \text{ of } 1\frac{1}{3} \times \frac{2}{3} = 3\frac{15}{16}$.

4(i)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$5 - \left(\frac{8}{11} - 3\frac{3}{11}\right)$

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Using BODMAS we simplify bracket first.

$5 - \left(\frac{8}{11} - 3\frac{3}{11}\right)$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 5 - \left(\frac{8}{11} - \frac{36}{11}\right) = 5 - \left(\frac{8 - 36}{11}\right) \\[1em] = 5 - \left(\frac{-28}{11}\right) \\[1em] = 5 + \frac{28}{11} \\[1em] = \frac{55}{11} + \frac{28}{11} \\[1em] = \frac{83}{11} \\[1em] = 7\frac{6}{11}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $5 - \left(\frac{8}{11} - 3\frac{3}{11}\right) = 7\frac{6}{11}$.

4(ii)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\frac{1}{2} \div \left(\frac{7}{8} - \frac{3}{5}\right)$

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Using BODMAS we simplify bracket first.

$\frac{1}{2} \div \left(\frac{7}{8} - \frac{3}{5}\right)$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} \div \left(\frac{7}{8} - \frac{3}{5}\right) = \frac{1}{2} \div \left(\frac{35}{40} - \frac{24}{40}\right) \\[1em] = \frac{1}{2} \div \frac{11}{40} \\[1em] = \frac{1}{2} \times \frac{40}{11} \\[1em] = \frac{20}{11} \\[1em] = 1\frac{9}{11}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{1}{2} \div \left(\frac{7}{8} - \frac{3}{5}\right) = 1\frac{9}{11}$.

4(iii)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$2\frac{1}{3} \div \left(5\frac{1}{2} + 3\frac{3}{4}\right)$

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Using BODMAS we simplify bracket first.

$2\frac{1}{3} \div \left(5\frac{1}{2} + 3\frac{3}{4}\right)$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 2\frac{1}{3} \div \left(\frac{11}{2} + \frac{15}{4}\right) = \frac{7}{3} \div \left(\frac{22}{4} + \frac{15}{4}\right) \\[1em] = \frac{7}{3} \div \frac{37}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{7}{3} \times \frac{4}{37} \\[1em] = \frac{28}{111}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $2\frac{1}{3} \div \left(5\frac{1}{2} + 3\frac{3}{4}\right) = \frac{28}{111}$.

4(iv)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\left(3\frac{7}{8} - 3\frac{3}{5}\right) \div \frac{1}{2}$

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Using BODMAS we simplify bracket first.

$\left(3\frac{7}{8} - 3\frac{3}{5}\right) \div \frac{1}{2}$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \left(\frac{31}{8} - \frac{18}{5}\right) \div \frac{1}{2} = \left(\frac{155}{40} - \frac{144}{40}\right) \div \frac{1}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{11}{40} \div \frac{1}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{11}{40} \times 2 \\[1em] = \frac{22}{40} \\[1em] = \frac{11}{20}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\left(3\frac{7}{8} - 3\frac{3}{5}\right) \div \frac{1}{2} = \frac{11}{20}$.

4(v)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\frac{4}{7} \div \left(\frac{1}{3} \times 2\frac{4}{5}\right)$

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Using BODMAS we simplify bracket first.

$\frac{4}{7} \div \left(\frac{1}{3} \times 2\frac{4}{5}\right)$

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{4}{7} \div \left(\frac{1}{3} \times \frac{14}{5}\right) = \frac{4}{7} \div \frac{14}{15} \\[1em] = \frac{4}{7} \times \frac{15}{14} \\[1em] = \frac{60}{98} \\[1em] = \frac{30}{49}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{4}{7} \div \left(\frac{1}{3} \times 2\frac{4}{5}\right) = \frac{30}{49}$.

5(i)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\left(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3}\right) \div \left(\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{6}\right)$

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$\left(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3}\right) \div \left(\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{6}\right)$

Using BODMAS we simplify bracket first.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \left(\frac{3}{6} + \frac{2}{6}\right) \div \left(\frac{3}{12} - \frac{2}{12}\right) = \frac{5}{6} \div \frac{1}{12} \\[1em] = \frac{5}{6} \times 12 \\[1em] = 10.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\left(\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3}\right) \div \left(\frac{1}{4} - \frac{1}{6}\right) = 10$.

5(ii)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\left(\frac{24}{35} \div \frac{6}{7} + \frac{5}{9}\right) \times \frac{3}{4}$

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$\left(\frac{24}{35} \div \frac{6}{7} + \frac{5}{9}\right) \times \frac{3}{4}$

Using BODMAS, we solve the division inside the bracket first,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{24}{35} \div \frac{6}{7} = \frac{24}{35} \times \frac{7}{6} = \frac{4}{5}.\\[1em] \Rightarrow \left(\frac{4}{5} + \frac{5}{9}\right) \times \frac{3}{4} = \left(\frac{36}{45} + \frac{25}{45}\right) \times \frac{3}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{61}{45} \times \frac{3}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{183}{180} \\[1em] = \frac{61}{60} \\[1em] = 1\frac{1}{60}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\left(\frac{24}{35} \div \frac{6}{7} + \frac{5}{9}\right) \times \frac{3}{4} = 1\frac{1}{60}$.

5(iii)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\frac{3}{4} \text{ of } 6\frac{1}{8} - \frac{2}{3} \text{ of } 2\frac{1}{4}$

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$\frac{3}{4} \text{ of } 6\frac{1}{8} - \frac{2}{3} \text{ of } 2\frac{1}{4}$

Using BODMAS, we solve 'of' first,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{3}{4} \text{ of } 6\frac{1}{8} = \frac{3}{4} \times \frac{49}{8} = \frac{147}{32}.\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2}{3} \text{ of } 2\frac{1}{4} = \frac{2}{3} \times \frac{9}{4} = \frac{3}{2}.\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{147}{32} - \frac{3}{2} = \frac{147}{32} - \frac{48}{32} \\[1em] = \frac{99}{32} \\[1em] = 3\frac{3}{32}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{3}{4} \text{ of } 6\frac{1}{8} - \frac{2}{3} \text{ of } 2\frac{1}{4} = 3\frac{3}{32}$.

5(iv)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\frac{7}{30} \text{ of } \left(\frac{1}{3} + \frac{7}{15}\right) \div \left(\frac{5}{6} - \frac{3}{5}\right)$

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$\frac{7}{30} \text{ of } \left(\frac{1}{3} + \frac{7}{15}\right) \div \left(\frac{5}{6} - \frac{3}{5}\right)$

Using BODMAS, we simplify the brackets first,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{1}{3} + \frac{7}{15} = \frac{5}{15} + \frac{7}{15} = \frac{12}{15} = \frac{4}{5}.\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{5}{6} - \frac{3}{5} = \frac{25}{30} - \frac{18}{30} = \frac{7}{30}.\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{7}{30} \text{ of } \frac{4}{5} \div \frac{7}{30} = \frac{7}{30} \times \frac{4}{5} \div \frac{7}{30} \\[1em] = \frac{28}{150} \div \frac{7}{30} \\[1em] = \frac{28}{150} \times \frac{30}{7} \\[1em] = \frac{4}{5}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{7}{30} \text{ of } \left(\frac{1}{3} + \frac{7}{15}\right) \div \left(\frac{5}{6} - \frac{3}{5}\right) = \frac{4}{5}$.

5(v)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$2\frac{1}{2} - 3\frac{1}{2} \times 1\frac{3}{4} + 2\frac{1}{2}$

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$2\frac{1}{2} - 3\frac{1}{2} \times 1\frac{3}{4} + 2\frac{1}{2}$

Using BODMAS, we solve the multiplication first,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 3\frac{1}{2} \times 1\frac{3}{4} = \frac{7}{2} \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{49}{8}.\\[1em] \Rightarrow 2\frac{1}{2} - \frac{49}{8} + 2\frac{1}{2} = \frac{5}{2} - \frac{49}{8} + \frac{5}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{20}{8} - \frac{49}{8} + \frac{20}{8} \\[1em] = \frac{-9}{8} \\[1em] = -1\frac{1}{8}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $2\frac{1}{2} - 3\frac{1}{2} \times 1\frac{3}{4} + 2\frac{1}{2} = -1\frac{1}{8}$.

5(vi)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$4\frac{5}{7}\left(3\frac{1}{8} \div \frac{11}{12}\right)$

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$4\frac{5}{7}\left(3\frac{1}{8} \div \frac{11}{12}\right)$

Using BODMAS, we simplify the bracket first,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 3\frac{1}{8} \div \frac{11}{12} = \frac{25}{8} \times \frac{12}{11} = \frac{300}{88} = \frac{75}{22}.\\[1em] \Rightarrow 4\frac{5}{7} \times \frac{75}{22} = \frac{33}{7} \times \frac{75}{22} \\[1em] = \frac{33 \times 75}{7 \times 22} \\[1em] = \frac{2475}{154} \\[1em] = \frac{225}{14} \\[1em] = 16\frac{1}{14}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $4\frac{5}{7}\left(3\frac{1}{8} \div \frac{11}{12}\right) = 16\frac{1}{14}$.

5(vii)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\frac{2}{5} \text{ of } \left(\frac{1}{7} - \frac{1}{12}\right) \text{ of } 1\frac{2}{5}$

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$\frac{2}{5} \text{ of } \left(\frac{1}{7} - \frac{1}{12}\right) \text{ of } 1\frac{2}{5}$

Using BODMAS, we simplify the bracket first,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{1}{7} - \frac{1}{12} = \frac{12}{84} - \frac{7}{84} = \frac{5}{84}.\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{2}{5} \text{ of } \frac{5}{84} \text{ of } 1\frac{2}{5} = \frac{2}{5} \times \frac{5}{84} \times \frac{7}{5} \\[1em] = \frac{2 \times 5 \times 7}{5 \times 84 \times 5} \\[1em] = \frac{70}{2100} \\[1em] = \frac{1}{30}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{2}{5} \text{ of } \left(\frac{1}{7} - \frac{1}{12}\right) \text{ of } 1\frac{2}{5} = \frac{1}{30}$.

5(viii)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\left(\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{3}\right)\left(\frac{3}{4} - \frac{4}{5}\right) \div \left(\frac{1}{2} - \frac{2}{5} + \frac{1}{7}\right)$

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$\left(\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{3}\right)\left(\frac{3}{4} - \frac{4}{5}\right) \div \left(\frac{1}{2} - \frac{2}{5} + \frac{1}{7}\right)$

Using BODMAS, we simplify the brackets first,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{3} = \frac{3}{6} - \frac{2}{6} = \frac{1}{6}.\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{3}{4} - \frac{4}{5} = \frac{15}{20} - \frac{16}{20} = \frac{-1}{20}.\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{2} - \frac{2}{5} + \frac{1}{7} = \frac{35}{70} - \frac{28}{70} + \frac{10}{70} = \frac{17}{70}.\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{6} \times \frac{-1}{20} \div \frac{17}{70} = \frac{-1}{120} \times \frac{70}{17} \\[1em] = \frac{-70}{2040} \\[1em] = \frac{-7}{204}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\left(\frac{1}{2} - \frac{1}{3}\right)\left(\frac{3}{4} - \frac{4}{5}\right) \div \left(\frac{1}{2} - \frac{2}{5} + \frac{1}{7}\right) = \frac{-7}{204}$.

5(ix)Exercise 6(D)

Simplify:

$\frac{5}{6} - \frac{3}{5}\left(\frac{1}{3} + \frac{2}{11}\right)$

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$\frac{5}{6} - \frac{3}{5}\left(\frac{1}{3} + \frac{2}{11}\right)$

Using BODMAS, we simplify the bracket first,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{1}{3} + \frac{2}{11} = \frac{11}{33} + \frac{6}{33} = \frac{17}{33}.\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{5}{6} - \frac{3}{5} \times \frac{17}{33} = \frac{5}{6} - \frac{51}{165} \\[1em] = \frac{5}{6} - \frac{17}{55} \\[1em] = \frac{275}{330} - \frac{102}{330} \\[1em] = \frac{173}{330}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, $\frac{5}{6} - \frac{3}{5}\left(\frac{1}{3} + \frac{2}{11}\right) = \frac{173}{330}$.

1Exercise 6(E)

From a rope $10\frac{1}{2}$ m long, $4\frac{5}{8}$ m is cut off. Find the length of the remaining rope.

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Total length of the rope = $10\frac{1}{2}$ m.

Length cut off = $4\frac{5}{8}$ m.

Length of remaining rope = Total length − Length cut off

$$\begin{aligned}= 10\frac{1}{2} - 4\frac{5}{8} \\[1em] = \frac{21}{2} - \frac{37}{8} \\[1em] \text{L.C.M. of 2 and 8 = 8}\\[1em] = \frac{84}{8} - \frac{37}{8} \\[1em] = \frac{47}{8} \\[1em] = 5\frac{7}{8} \text{ m}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the length of the remaining rope = $5\frac{7}{8}$ m.

2Exercise 6(E)

A piece of cloth is 5 m long. After washing, it shrinks by $\frac{1}{25}$ of its length. What is the length of the cloth after washing?

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Length of the cloth = 5 m.

Shrinkage = $\frac{1}{25}$ of its length

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{1}{25} \times 5 \\[1em] = \frac{5}{25} \\[1em] = \frac{1}{5} \text{ m}.\end{aligned}$$

Length of the cloth after washing = 5 − $\frac{1}{5}$

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{25}{5} - \frac{1}{5} \\[1em] = \frac{24}{5} \\[1em] = 4\frac{4}{5} \text{ m}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the length of the cloth after washing = $4\frac{4}{5}$ m.

3Exercise 6(E)

I bought wheat worth ₹ $12\frac{1}{2}$, rice worth ₹ $25\frac{3}{4}$ and vegetables worth ₹ $10\frac{1}{4}$. I gave a hundred-rupee note to the shopkeeper; how much money did he return to me?

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Price of wheat = ₹ $12\frac{1}{2}$

Price of rice = ₹ $25\frac{3}{4}$

Price of vegetables = ₹ $10\frac{1}{4}$

Money given to Shopkeeper = ₹ 100

Total money spent = $12\frac{1}{2} + 25\frac{3}{4} + 10\frac{1}{4}$

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{25}{2} + \frac{103}{4} + \frac{41}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{50}{4} + \frac{103}{4} + \frac{41}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{194}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{97}{2} \\[1em] = 48\frac{1}{2}.\end{aligned}$$

So, total money spent = ₹ $48\frac{1}{2}$.

Money returned by the shopkeeper = 100 − $48\frac{1}{2}$

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{200}{2} - \frac{97}{2} \\[1em] = \frac{103}{2} \\[1em] = 51\frac{1}{2}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the shopkeeper returned ₹ $51\frac{1}{2}$.

4Exercise 6(E)

Out of 500 oranges in a box, $\frac{3}{25}$ are rotten and $\frac{1}{5}$ are kept for some guests. How many oranges are left in the box?

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Total oranges = 500.

Number of rotten oranges = $\frac{3}{25} \text{ of } 500 = \frac{3}{25} \times 500$ = 60.

Number of oranges kept for guests = $\frac{1}{5} \text{ of } 500 = \frac{1}{5} \times 500$ = 100.

Oranges used = 60 + 100 = 160.

Oranges left = Total oranges − Oranges used

Oranges left = 500 − 160 = 340.

Hence, the number of oranges left in the box = 340.

5Exercise 6(E)

An ornament piece is made of gold and copper. Its total weight is 96 g. If $\frac{1}{12}$ of the ornament is copper, find the weight of gold in it.

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Total weight of the ornament = 96 g.

Weight of copper = $\frac{1}{12} \text{ of } 96 = \frac{1}{12} \times 96$ = 8 g.

Weight of gold = Total weight − Weight of copper

= 96 − 8

= 88 g.

Hence, the weight of gold = 88 g.

6Exercise 6(E)

A girl did half of some work on Monday and one-third of it on Tuesday. How much will she have to do on Wednesday in order to complete the work?

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Let the total work = 1.

Work done on Monday = $\frac{1}{2}$.

Work done on Tuesday = $\frac{1}{3}$.

Total work done in two days = $\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{3}$

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{3}{6} + \frac{2}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{5}{6}.\end{aligned}$$

Work left for Wednesday = Total work - Work done in two days

Work left for Wednesday = 1 − $\frac{5}{6}$

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{6}{6} - \frac{5}{6} \\[1em] = \frac{1}{6}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, she will have to do $\frac{1}{6}$ of the work on Wednesday.

7Exercise 6(E)

A man spends $\frac{3}{8}$ of his money and still has ₹ 720 left with him. How much money did he have at first?

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Part of money spent = $\frac{3}{8}$.

Part of money left = 1 − $\frac{3}{8} = \frac{8}{8} - \frac{3}{8} = \frac{5}{8}$.

Given, $\frac{5}{8}$ of the money = ₹ 720.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{Total money} = 720 \div \frac{5}{8} \\[1em] = 720 \times \frac{8}{5} \\[1em] = 144 \times 8 \\[1em] = 1152.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the man had ₹ 1,152 at first.

8Exercise 6(E)

In a school, $\frac{4}{5}$ of the students are boys, and the number of girls is 100. Find the number of boys.

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Part of students who are boys = $\frac{4}{5}$.

Part of students who are girls = 1 − $\frac{4}{5} = \frac{1}{5}$.

Given, $\frac{1}{5}$ of the students = 100 girls.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{Total students} = 100 \div \frac{1}{5} \\[1em] = 100 \times 5 \\[1em] = 500.\end{aligned}$$

Number of boys = $\frac{4}{5} \text{ of } 500 = \frac{4}{5} \times 500$ = 400.

Hence, the number of boys = 400.

9Exercise 6(E)

After finishing $\frac{3}{4}$ of my journey, I find that 12 km of my journey is covered. How much distance is still left to be covered?

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Given, $\frac{3}{4}$ of the journey = 12 km.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{Total journey} = 12 \div \frac{3}{4} \\[1em] = 12 \times \frac{4}{3} \\[1em] = 16 \text{ km}.\end{aligned}$$

Distance left = Total journey − Distance covered

= 16 − 12

= 4 km.

Hence, the distance still left to be covered = 4 km.

10Exercise 6(E)

When Ajit travelled 15 km, he found that one-fourth of his journey was still left. What was the full length of the journey?

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Part of journey left = $\frac{1}{4}$.

Part of journey travelled = 1 − $\frac{1}{4} = \frac{3}{4}$.

Given, $\frac{3}{4}$ of the journey = 15 km.

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \text{Total journey} = 15 \div \frac{3}{4} \\[1em] = 15 \times \frac{4}{3} \\[1em] = 20 \text{ km}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the full length of the journey = 20 km.

11Exercise 6(E)

In a particular month, a man earns ₹ 7,200. Out of this income, he spends $\frac{3}{10}$ on food, $\frac{1}{4}$ on house rent, $\frac{1}{10}$ on insurance and $\frac{2}{25}$ on holidays. How much did he save in that month?

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Total income = ₹ 7,200.

Fraction of income spent = $\frac{3}{10} + \frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{10} + \frac{2}{25}$

LCM of 10, 4, 10 and 25 = 100.

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{30}{100} + \frac{25}{100} + \frac{10}{100} + \frac{8}{100} \\[1em] = \frac{73}{100}.\end{aligned}$$

Fraction of income saved = 1 − $\frac{73}{100} = \frac{27}{100}$.

Money saved = $\frac{27}{100}$ of 7,200

$$\begin{aligned}= \frac{27}{100} \times 7,200 \\[1em] = 27 \times 72 \\[1em] = 1,944.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, the man saved ₹ 1,944 in that month.

11 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

In the given number line, identify the values of A and B.

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On the number line, point A lies between 0 and 1. Therefore, its value is greater than 0 and less than 1.

The interval between 0 and 1 is divided into 3 equal parts, and point A lies on the second division mark.

$\therefore A = \frac{2}{3}$

Point B lies between 1 and 2. Therefore, its value is greater than 1 and less than 2.

The interval between 1 and 2 is divided into 4 equal parts, and point B lies on the third division mark after 1.

$\therefore B = 1 + \frac{3}{4} = 1\frac{3}{4}$

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

21 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

In $\frac{3}{5}, \frac{2}{5}, \frac{3}{4}, \frac{2}{7} \text{ and } \frac{4}{5}$, like fractions are:

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Like fractions have the same denominator. The fractions with denominator 5 are $\frac{3}{5}, \frac{2}{5} \text{ and } \frac{4}{5}$.

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

31 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Out of $\frac{15}{7}, \frac{15}{8}, \frac{15}{11} \text{ and } \frac{15}{13}$, the largest fraction is:

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These fractions have the same numerator 15. Among fractions with the same numerator, the one with the smallest denominator is the largest. The smallest denominator is 7.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

41 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Out of $\frac{7}{15}, \frac{8}{15}, \frac{11}{15} \text{ and } \frac{13}{15}$, the least fraction is:

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These are like fractions (same denominator 15). Among like fractions, the one with the smallest numerator is the least. The smallest numerator is 7.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

51 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

$\frac{7}{16} + \frac{13}{16} - \frac{5}{16}$ is equal to:

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$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{7}{16} + \frac{13}{16} - \frac{5}{16} = \frac{7 + 13 - 5}{16} \\[1em] = \frac{15}{16}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

61 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

$31\frac{2}{3} - 16\frac{2}{3} - 15\frac{2}{3}$ is equal to:

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$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow 31\frac{2}{3} - 16\frac{2}{3} - 15\frac{2}{3} \\[1em] \text{Changing mixed fraction into improper fraction}\\[1em] = \frac{95}{3} - \frac{50}{3} - \frac{47}{3} \\[1em] = \frac{95 - 50 - 47}{3} \\[1em] = \frac{-2}{3}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, option 4 is the correct option.

71 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

12 ÷ 12 = 1, 0 ÷ 12 = 0; then 12 ÷ 0 is:

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Division by zero is not defined.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

81 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

$\frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{4} \div \frac{1}{4} \text{ of } \frac{1}{4}$ is equal to:

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Solving,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{4} \div \frac{1}{4} \text{ of } \frac{1}{4} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{4} \div \frac{1}{16} \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{4} \times 16 \\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{16}{16} \\[1em] \Rightarrow 1.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

91 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

$\frac{1}{4} \text{ of } \frac{1}{4} \div \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{4}$ is equal to:

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Solving 'of' first,

$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{1}{4} \text{ of } \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{16}.\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{1}{16} \div \frac{1}{4} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{1}{16} \times \frac{4}{1} \times \frac{1}{4} \\[1em] = \frac{1}{16}.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

101 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

If $\frac{x}{3} = 15$, then $\frac{x}{5}$ is:

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$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow \frac{x}{3} = 15 \\[1em] \Rightarrow x = 15 \times 3 = 45.\\[1em] \Rightarrow \frac{x}{5} = \frac{45}{5} = 9.\end{aligned}$$

Hence, option 2 is the correct option.

111 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Assertion (A): 7 ÷ 7 x 7 - 7 = 0

Reason (R): $7 \times \frac{1}{7} \times 7 - 7 = 7 - 7 = 0$

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According to BODMAS,

Checking A: 7 ÷ 7 x 7 - 7 = 1 x 7 - 7 = 7 - 7 = 0. So A is true.

Checking R: $7 \times \frac{1}{7} \times 7 - 7 = 7 - 7 = 0$. So R is true and correctly explains A.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

121 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Assertion (A): $\frac{1}{2}$ of a fraction is 15, then $\frac{1}{5}$ of the same fraction is 6.

Reason (R): The fraction is 30.

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If $\frac{1}{2}$ of a fraction is 15, then the fraction = 15 × 2 = 30, so R is true.

Now, $\frac{1}{5} \text{ of } 30 = \frac{1}{5} \times 30$ = 6, so A is true.

Both A and R are true, and R correctly explains A.

Hence, option 3 is the correct option.

131 Mark · Multiple Choice Questions

Statement 1: If $x = 1\frac{1}{2} \div 3\frac{1}{2} \times 2\frac{1}{3}$, then the value of $x$ is 1.

Statement 2: $1\frac{1}{2} \div 3\frac{1}{2} \times 2\frac{1}{3} = \frac{3}{2} \times \frac{2}{7} \times \frac{7}{3} = 1$

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$$\begin{aligned}\Rightarrow x = 1\frac{1}{2} \div 3\frac{1}{2} \times 2\frac{1}{3} = \frac{3}{2} \div \frac{7}{2} \times \frac{7}{3} \\[1em] = \frac{3}{2} \times \frac{2}{7} \times \frac{7}{3} \\[1em] = 1.\end{aligned}$$

So, the value of $x$ is 1, and both statements are true with statement 2 showing the correct working.

Hence, option 1 is the correct option.

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