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Question 1:
Answer:
(i) The shaded portion is 3 parts of the whole figure
(ii) The shaded portion is 1 parts of the whole figure
(iii) The shaded portion is 2 parts of the whole figure.
(iv) The shaded portion is 3 parts of the whole figure.
(v)The shaded portion is 4 parts of the whole figure.
(vi) The shaded portion is 3 parts of the whole figure.
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Question 2:
(i) The shaded portion is 3 parts of the whole figure
(ii) The shaded portion is 1 parts of the whole figure
(iii) The shaded portion is 2 parts of the whole figure.
(iv) The shaded portion is 3 parts of the whole figure.
(v)The shaded portion is 4 parts of the whole figure.
(vi) The shaded portion is 3 parts of the whole figure.
Answer:

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Question 3:

Answer:
The given rectangle is not divided into four equal parts.
Thus, the shaded region is not equal to of the whole.
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Question 4:
The given rectangle is not divided into four equal parts.
Thus, the shaded region is not equal to of the whole.
Answer:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
(vi) (vii) (viii)
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Question 5:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v)
(vi) (vii) (viii)
Answer:
Numerator Denominator
(i) 4 9
(ii) 6 11
(iii) 8 15
(iv) 12 17
(v) 5 1
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Question 6:
Numerator Denominator
(i) 4 9
(ii) 6 11
(iii) 8 15
(iv) 12 17
(v) 5 1
Answer:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
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Question 7:
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
Answer:
(i) two-thirds
(ii) fourninths
(iii) twofifths
(iv) seventenths
(v) onethirds
(vi) threefourths
(vii) threeeighths
(viii) ninefourteenths
(ix) fiveelevenths
(x) sixfifteenths
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Question 8:
(i) two-thirds
(ii) fourninths
(iii) twofifths
(iv) seventenths
(v) onethirds
(vi) threefourths
(vii) threeeighths
(viii) ninefourteenths
(ix) fiveelevenths
(x) sixfifteenths
Answer:
We know: 1 hour = 60 minutes
∴ The required fraction =
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Question 9:
We know: 1 hour = 60 minutes
∴ The required fraction =
Answer:
There are total 9 natural numbers from 2 to 10. They are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Out of these natural numbers, 2, 3, 5, 7 are the prime numbers.
∴ The required fraction = .
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Question 10:
There are total 9 natural numbers from 2 to 10. They are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
Out of these natural numbers, 2, 3, 5, 7 are the prime numbers.
∴ The required fraction = .
Answer:
(i) of 15 pens =
(ii) of 27 balls =
(iii) of 36 balloons = â
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Question 11:
(i) of 15 pens =
(ii) of 27 balls =
(iii) of 36 balloons = â
Answer:
(i) of 16 cups =
(ii) of 28 rackets =
(iii) of 32 books =
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Question 12:
(i) of 16 cups =
(ii) of 28 rackets =
(iii) of 32 books =
Answer:
Neelam gives of 25 pencils to Meena.
Thus, Meena gets 20 pencils.
∴ Number of pencils left with Neelam = 25 20 = 5 pencils
Thus, 5 pencils are left with Neelam.
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Question 13:
Neelam gives of 25 pencils to Meena.
Thus, Meena gets 20 pencils.
∴ Number of pencils left with Neelam = 25 20 = 5 pencils
Thus, 5 pencils are left with Neelam.
Answer:
Draw a 0 to 1 on a number line. Label point 1 as A and mark the starting point as 0.
(i) Divide the number line from 0 to 1 into 8 equal parts and take out 3 parts from it to reach point P.
(ii) Divide the number line from 0 to 1 into 9 equal parts and take out 5 parts from it to reach point P
.
(iii) Divide the number line from 0 to 1 into 7 equal parts and take out 4 parts from it to reach point P.
(Iv) Divide the number line from 0 to 1 into 5 equal parts and take out 2 parts from it to reach point P.
(v) Divide the number line from 0 to 1 into 4 equal parts and take out 1 part from it to reach point P.
Page No 85:
Question 1:
Draw a 0 to 1 on a number line. Label point 1 as A and mark the starting point as 0.
(i) Divide the number line from 0 to 1 into 8 equal parts and take out 3 parts from it to reach point P.
(ii) Divide the number line from 0 to 1 into 9 equal parts and take out 5 parts from it to reach point P
.
(iii) Divide the number line from 0 to 1 into 7 equal parts and take out 4 parts from it to reach point P.
(Iv) Divide the number line from 0 to 1 into 5 equal parts and take out 2 parts from it to reach point P.
(v) Divide the number line from 0 to 1 into 4 equal parts and take out 1 part from it to reach point P.
Answer:
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Question 2:
Answer:
A fraction whose numerator is greater than or equal to its denominator is called an improper fraction. Hence, are improper fractions.
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Question 3:
A fraction whose numerator is greater than or equal to its denominator is called an improper fraction. Hence, are improper fractions.
Answer:
Clearly, are improper fractions, each with 5 as the denominator.
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Question 4:
Clearly, are improper fractions, each with 5 as the denominator.
Answer:
Clearly, are improper fractions, each with 13 as the numerator.
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Question 5:
Clearly, are improper fractions, each with 13 as the numerator.
Answer:
We have:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
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Question 6:
We have:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
(vii)
(viii)
Answer:
(i) On dividing 17 by 5, we get:
Quotient = 3
Remainder = 2
∴
(ii) On dividing 62 by 7, we get:
Quotient = 8
Remainder = 6
∴
(iii) On dividing 101 by 8, we get:
Quotient = 12
Remainder = 5
∴
(iv) On dividing 95 by 13, we get:
Quotient = 7
Remainder = 4
∴
(v) On dividing 81 by 11, we get:
Quotient = 7
Remainder = 4
∴
(vi) On dividing 87 by 16, we get:
Quotient = 5
Remainder = 7
∴
(vii) On dividing 103 by 12, we get:
Quotient = 8
Remainder = 7
∴
(viii) On dividing 117 by 20, we get:
Quotient = 5
Remainder = 17
∴
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Question 7:
(i) On dividing 17 by 5, we get:
Quotient = 3
Remainder = 2
∴
(ii) On dividing 62 by 7, we get:
Quotient = 8
Remainder = 6
∴
(iii) On dividing 101 by 8, we get:
Quotient = 12
Remainder = 5
∴
(iv) On dividing 95 by 13, we get:
Quotient = 7
Remainder = 4
∴
(v) On dividing 81 by 11, we get:
Quotient = 7
Remainder = 4
∴
(vi) On dividing 87 by 16, we get:
Quotient = 5
Remainder = 7
∴
(vii) On dividing 103 by 12, we get:
Quotient = 8
Remainder = 7
∴
(viii) On dividing 117 by 20, we get:
Quotient = 5
Remainder = 17
∴
Answer:
An improper fraction is greater than 1. Hence, it is always greater than a proper fraction, which is less than 1.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
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Question 8:
An improper fraction is greater than 1. Hence, it is always greater than a proper fraction, which is less than 1.
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
Answer:
(i) Draw a number line. Mark 0 as the starting point and 1 as the ending point.
Then, divide 0 to 1 in four equal parts, where each part is equal to 1/4.
Show the consecutive parts as 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and at 1 show 4/4 = 1.
(ii) Draw 0 to 1 on a number line. Divide the segment into 8 equal parts, each part corresponds to 1/8. Show the consecutive parts as 1/8, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8 and 8/8. Highlight the required ones only.
(iii) Draw 0 to 2 on a number line. Divide the segment between 0 and 1 into 5 equal parts, where each part is equal to 1/5.
Show 2/5, 3/5, 4/5 and 8/5 3 parts away from 1 towards 2. (1 < 8/5 < 2)
Page No 89:
Question 1:
(i) Draw a number line. Mark 0 as the starting point and 1 as the ending point.
Then, divide 0 to 1 in four equal parts, where each part is equal to 1/4.
Show the consecutive parts as 1/4, 1/2, 3/4 and at 1 show 4/4 = 1.
(ii) Draw 0 to 1 on a number line. Divide the segment into 8 equal parts, each part corresponds to 1/8. Show the consecutive parts as 1/8, 2/8, 3/8, 4/8, 5/8, 6/8, 7/8 and 8/8. Highlight the required ones only.
(iii) Draw 0 to 2 on a number line. Divide the segment between 0 and 1 into 5 equal parts, where each part is equal to 1/5.
Show 2/5, 3/5, 4/5 and 8/5 3 parts away from 1 towards 2. (1 < 8/5 < 2)
Answer:
(i)
∴
Hence, the five fractions equivalent to are .
(ii) â
∴
Hence, the five fractions equivalent to are .
(iii) â
∴
Hence, the five fractions equivalent to are .
(iv) â
∴
Hence, the five fractions equivalent to are .
(v) ââ
∴
Hence, the five fractions equivalent to are .
(vi) â
∴
Hence, the five fractions equivalent to are .
(vii)
∴
Hence, the five fractions equivalent to are .
(viii)
∴
Hence, the five fractions equivalent to are .
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Question 2:
(i)
∴
Hence, the five fractions equivalent to are .
(ii) â
∴
Hence, the five fractions equivalent to are .
(iii) â
∴
Hence, the five fractions equivalent to are .
(iv) â
∴
Hence, the five fractions equivalent to are .
(v) ââ
∴
Hence, the five fractions equivalent to are .
(vi) â
∴
Hence, the five fractions equivalent to are .
(vii)
∴
Hence, the five fractions equivalent to are .
(viii)
∴
Hence, the five fractions equivalent to are .
Answer:
The pairs of equivalent fractions are as follows:
(i)
(ii)
(iv)
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Question 3:
The pairs of equivalent fractions are as follows:
(i)
(ii)
(iv)
Answer:
(i) Let
Clearly, 30 = 5 6
So, we multiply the numerator by 6.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
(ii) âLet
Clearly, 24 = 3 8
So, we multiply the denominator by 8.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
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Question 4:
(i) Let
Clearly, 30 = 5 6
So, we multiply the numerator by 6.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
(ii) âLet
Clearly, 24 = 3 8
So, we multiply the denominator by 8.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
Answer:
(i) Let
Clearly, 54 = 9 6
So, we multiply the numerator by 6.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
(ii) âLet
Clearly, 35 = 5 7
So, we multiply the denominator by 7.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
Page No 89:
Question 5:
(i) Let
Clearly, 54 = 9 6
So, we multiply the numerator by 6.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
(ii) âLet
Clearly, 35 = 5 7
So, we multiply the denominator by 7.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
Answer:
(i) Let
Clearly, 77 = 11 7
So, we multiply the numerator by 7.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
(ii) âLet
Clearly, 60 = 6 10
So, we multiply the denominator by 10.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
Page No 89:
Question 6:
(i) Let
Clearly, 77 = 11 7
So, we multiply the numerator by 7.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
(ii) âLet
Clearly, 60 = 6 10
So, we multiply the denominator by 10.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
Answer:
Let
Clearly, 4 = 24 6
So, we divide the denominator by 6.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
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Question 7:
Let
Clearly, 4 = 24 6
So, we divide the denominator by 6.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
Answer:
(i) Let
Clearly, 9 = 36 4
So, we divide the denominator by 4.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
(ii) âLet
Clearly, 4 = 48 12
So, we divide the numerator by 12.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
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Question 8:
(i) Let
Clearly, 9 = 36 4
So, we divide the denominator by 4.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
(ii) âLet
Clearly, 4 = 48 12
So, we divide the numerator by 12.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
Answer:
(i) Let
Clearly, 4 = 56 14
So, we divide the denominator by 14.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
(ii) âLet
Clearly, 10 = 70 7
So, we divide the numerator by 7.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
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Question 9:
(i) Let
Clearly, 4 = 56 14
So, we divide the denominator by 14.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
(ii) âLet
Clearly, 10 = 70 7
So, we divide the numerator by 7.
∴ â
Hence, the required fraction is .
Answer:
(i) Here, numerator = 9 and denominator = 15
Factors of 9 are 1, 3 and 9.
Factors of 15 are 1, 3, 5 and 15.
Common factors of 9 and 15 are 1 and 3.
H.C.F. of 9 and 15 is 3.
∴
Hence, the simplest form of .
(ii) Here, numerator = 48 and denominator = 60
Factors of 48 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24 and 48.
Factors of 60 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30 and 60.
Common factors of 48 and 60 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 12.
H.C.F. of 48 and 60 is 12.
∴
Hence, the simplest form of .
(iii) Here, numerator = 84 and denominator = 98
Factors of 84 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 42 and 84.
Factors of 98 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 49 and 98.
Common factors of 84 and 98 are 1, 2, 7 and 14.
H.C.F. of 84 and 98 is 14.
∴
Hence, the simplest form of .
(iv) Here, numerator = 150 and denominator = 60
Factors of 150 are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 25, 30, 75 and 150.
Factors of 60 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30 and 60.
Common factors of 150 and 60 are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15 and 30.
H.C.F. of 150 and 60 is 30.
∴
Hence, the simplest form of .
(v) âHere, numerator = 72 and denominator = 90
Factors of 72 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36 and 72.
Factors of 90 are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 15, 18, 30, 45 and 90.
Common factors of 72 and 90 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 and 18.
H.C.F. of 72 and 90 is 18.
∴
Hence, the simplest form of .
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Question 10:
(i) Here, numerator = 9 and denominator = 15
Factors of 9 are 1, 3 and 9.
Factors of 15 are 1, 3, 5 and 15.
Common factors of 9 and 15 are 1 and 3.
H.C.F. of 9 and 15 is 3.
∴
Hence, the simplest form of .
(ii) Here, numerator = 48 and denominator = 60
Factors of 48 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 16, 24 and 48.
Factors of 60 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30 and 60.
Common factors of 48 and 60 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 12.
H.C.F. of 48 and 60 is 12.
∴
Hence, the simplest form of .
(iii) Here, numerator = 84 and denominator = 98
Factors of 84 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 42 and 84.
Factors of 98 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 49 and 98.
Common factors of 84 and 98 are 1, 2, 7 and 14.
H.C.F. of 84 and 98 is 14.
∴
Hence, the simplest form of .
(iv) Here, numerator = 150 and denominator = 60
Factors of 150 are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15, 25, 30, 75 and 150.
Factors of 60 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 15, 20, 30 and 60.
Common factors of 150 and 60 are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 10, 15 and 30.
H.C.F. of 150 and 60 is 30.
∴
Hence, the simplest form of .
(v) âHere, numerator = 72 and denominator = 90
Factors of 72 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36 and 72.
Factors of 90 are 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 15, 18, 30, 45 and 90.
Common factors of 72 and 90 are 1, 2, 3, 6, 9 and 18.
H.C.F. of 72 and 90 is 18.
∴
Hence, the simplest form of .
Answer:
(i) Here, numerator = 8 and denominator = 11
Factors of 8 are 1, 2, 4 and 8.
Factors of 11 are 1 and 11.
Thus, H.C.F. of 8 and 11 is 1.
Hence, is the simplest form.
(ii) Here, numerator = 9 and denominator = 14
Factors of 9 are 1, 3 and 9.
Factors of 14 are 1, 2, 7 and 14.
Thus, H.C.F. of 9 and 14 is 1.
Hence, is the simplest form.
(iii) Here, numerator = 25 and denominator = 36
Factors of 25 are 1, 5 and 25.
Factors of 36 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18 and 36.
Thus, H.C.F. of 25 and 36 is 1.
Hence, is the simplest form.
(iv) Here, numerator = 8 and denominator = 15
Factors of 8 are 1, 2, 4 and 8.
Factors of 15 are 1, 3, 5 and 15.
Thus, H.C.F. of 8 and 15 is 1.
Hence, is the simplest form.
(v) Here, numerator = 21 and denominator = 10
Factors of 21 are 1, 3, 7 and 21.
Factors of 10 are 1, 2, 5 and 10.
Thus, H.C.F. of 21 and 10 is 1.
Hence, is the simplest form.
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Question 11:
(i) Here, numerator = 8 and denominator = 11
Factors of 8 are 1, 2, 4 and 8.
Factors of 11 are 1 and 11.
Thus, H.C.F. of 8 and 11 is 1.
Hence, is the simplest form.
(ii) Here, numerator = 9 and denominator = 14
Factors of 9 are 1, 3 and 9.
Factors of 14 are 1, 2, 7 and 14.
Thus, H.C.F. of 9 and 14 is 1.
Hence, is the simplest form.
(iii) Here, numerator = 25 and denominator = 36
Factors of 25 are 1, 5 and 25.
Factors of 36 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9, 12, 18 and 36.
Thus, H.C.F. of 25 and 36 is 1.
Hence, is the simplest form.
(iv) Here, numerator = 8 and denominator = 15
Factors of 8 are 1, 2, 4 and 8.
Factors of 15 are 1, 3, 5 and 15.
Thus, H.C.F. of 8 and 15 is 1.
Hence, is the simplest form.
(v) Here, numerator = 21 and denominator = 10
Factors of 21 are 1, 3, 7 and 21.
Factors of 10 are 1, 2, 5 and 10.
Thus, H.C.F. of 21 and 10 is 1.
Hence, is the simplest form.
Answer:
(i) 28
(ii) 21
(iii) 32
(iv) 12
(v) 5
(vi) 9
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Question 1:
(i) 28
(ii) 21
(iii) 32
(iv) 12
(v) 5
(vi) 9
Answer:
Like fractions:
Fractions having the same denominator are called like fractions.
Examples:
Unlike fractions:
Fractions having different denominators are called unlike fractions.
Examples:
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Question 2:
Like fractions:
Fractions having the same denominator are called like fractions.
Examples:
Unlike fractions:
Fractions having different denominators are called unlike fractions.
Examples:
Answer:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 5, 10, 15 and 30 = (5 2 3) = 30
So, we convert the given fractions into equivalent fractions with 30 as the denominator.
(But, one of the fractions already has 30 as its denominator. So, there is no need to convert it into an equivalent fraction.)
Thus, we have:
Hence, the required like fractions are
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Question 3:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 5, 10, 15 and 30 = (5 2 3) = 30
So, we convert the given fractions into equivalent fractions with 30 as the denominator.
(But, one of the fractions already has 30 as its denominator. So, there is no need to convert it into an equivalent fraction.)
Thus, we have:
Hence, the required like fractions are
Answer:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 4, 8, 12 and 24 = (4 2 3) = 24
So, we convert the given fractions into equivalent fractions with 24 as the denominator.
(But one of the fractions already has 24 as the denominator. So, there is no need to convert it into an equivalent fraction.)
Thus, we have:
Hence, the required like fractions are
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Question 4:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 4, 8, 12 and 24 = (4 2 3) = 24
So, we convert the given fractions into equivalent fractions with 24 as the denominator.
(But one of the fractions already has 24 as the denominator. So, there is no need to convert it into an equivalent fraction.)
Thus, we have:
Hence, the required like fractions are
Answer:
Between two fractions with the same denominator, the one with the greater numerator is the greater of the two.
(i) >
(ii) >
(iii) <
(iv) >
(v) >
(vi) <
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Question 5:
Between two fractions with the same denominator, the one with the greater numerator is the greater of the two.
(i) >
(ii) >
(iii) <
(iv) >
(v) >
(vi) <
Answer:
Between two fractions with the same numerator, the one with the smaller denominator is the greater of the two.
(i) >
(ii) >
(iii)<
(iv) >
(v) <
(vi) >
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Question 6:
Between two fractions with the same numerator, the one with the smaller denominator is the greater of the two.
(i) >
(ii) >
(iii)<
(iv) >
(v) <
(vi) >
Answer:
By cross multiplying:
5 5 = 25 and 4 7 = 28
Clearly, 28 > 25
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Question 7:
By cross multiplying:
5 5 = 25 and 4 7 = 28
Clearly, 28 > 25
Answer:
By cross multiplying:
3 6 = 18 and 5 8 = 40
Clearly, 18 < 40
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Question 8:
By cross multiplying:
3 6 = 18 and 5 8 = 40
Clearly, 18 < 40
Answer:
By cross multiplying:
7 7 = 49 and 11 6 = 66
Clearly, 49 < 66
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Question 9:
By cross multiplying:
7 7 = 49 and 11 6 = 66
Clearly, 49 < 66
Answer:
By cross multiplying:
5 11 = 55 and 9 6 = 54
Clearly, 55 > 54
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Question 10:
By cross multiplying:
5 11 = 55 and 9 6 = 54
Clearly, 55 > 54
Answer:
By cross multiplying:
2 9 = 18 and 4 3 = 12
Clearly, 18 > 12
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Question 11:
By cross multiplying:
2 9 = 18 and 4 3 = 12
Clearly, 18 > 12
Answer:
By cross multiplying:
6 4 = 24 and 13 3 = 39
Clearly, 24 < 39
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Question 12:
By cross multiplying:
6 4 = 24 and 13 3 = 39
Clearly, 24 < 39
Answer:
By cross multiplying:
3 6 = 18 and 4 5 = 20
Clearly, 18 < 20
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Question 13:
By cross multiplying:
3 6 = 18 and 4 5 = 20
Clearly, 18 < 20
Answer:
By cross multiplying:
5 12 = 60 and 8 7 = 56
Clearly, 60 > 56
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Question 14:
By cross multiplying:
5 12 = 60 and 8 7 = 56
Clearly, 60 > 56
Answer:
L.C.M. of 9 and 6 = (3 3 2) = 18
Now, we convert into equivalent fractions having 18 as the denominator.
∴â 4949
Clearly,
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Question 15:
L.C.M. of 9 and 6 = (3 3 2) = 18
Now, we convert into equivalent fractions having 18 as the denominator.
∴â 4949
Clearly,
Answer:
L.C.M. of 5 and 10 = (5 2) = 10
Now, we convert into an equivalent fraction having 10 as the denominator as the other fraction has already 10 as its denominator.
∴â 4949
Clearly,
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Question 16:
L.C.M. of 5 and 10 = (5 2) = 10
Now, we convert into an equivalent fraction having 10 as the denominator as the other fraction has already 10 as its denominator.
∴â 4949
Clearly,
Answer:
L.C.M. of 8 and 10 = (2 5 2 2) = 40
Now, we convert into equivalent fractions having 40 as the denominator.
∴â 4949
Clearly,
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Question 17:
L.C.M. of 8 and 10 = (2 5 2 2) = 40
Now, we convert into equivalent fractions having 40 as the denominator.
∴â 4949
Clearly,
Answer:
L.C.M. of 12 and 15 = (2 2 3 5) = 60
Now, we convert into equivalent fractions having 60 as the denominator.
∴â 4949
Clearly,
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Question 18:
L.C.M. of 12 and 15 = (2 2 3 5) = 60
Now, we convert into equivalent fractions having 60 as the denominator.
∴â 4949
Clearly,
Answer:

The given fractions are .
L.C.M. of 2, 4, 6 and 8 = (2 2 2 3) = 24
We convert each of the given fractions into an equivalent fraction with denominator 24.
Now, we have:
Clearly,
∴ â
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the ascending order as follows:
â
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Question 19:

The given fractions are .
L.C.M. of 2, 4, 6 and 8 = (2 2 2 3) = 24
We convert each of the given fractions into an equivalent fraction with denominator 24.
Now, we have:
Clearly,
∴ â
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the ascending order as follows:
â
Answer:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 3, 6, 9 and 18 = (3 2 3) = 18
So, we convert each of the fractions whose denominator is not equal to 18 into an equivalent fraction with denominator 18.
Now, we have:
Clearly,
∴ â
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the ascending order as follows:
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Question 20:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 3, 6, 9 and 18 = (3 2 3) = 18
So, we convert each of the fractions whose denominator is not equal to 18 into an equivalent fraction with denominator 18.
Now, we have:
Clearly,
∴ â
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the ascending order as follows:
Answer:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 5, 10, 15 and 30 = (2 5 3) = 30
So, we convert each of the fractions whose denominator is not equal to 30 into an equivalent fraction with denominator 30.
Now, we have:
Clearly,
∴ â
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the ascending order as follows:
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Question 21:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 5, 10, 15 and 30 = (2 5 3) = 30
So, we convert each of the fractions whose denominator is not equal to 30 into an equivalent fraction with denominator 30.
Now, we have:
Clearly,
∴ â
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the ascending order as follows:
Answer:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 4, 8, 16 and 32 = (2 ⨯ 2 ⨯ 2 ⨯ 2 ⨯ 2) = 32
So, we convert each of the fractions whose denominator is not equal to 32 into an equivalent fraction with denominator 32.
Now, we have:
Clearly,
∴ â
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the ascending order as follows:
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Question 22:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 4, 8, 16 and 32 = (2 ⨯ 2 ⨯ 2 ⨯ 2 ⨯ 2) = 32
So, we convert each of the fractions whose denominator is not equal to 32 into an equivalent fraction with denominator 32.
Now, we have:
Clearly,
∴ â
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the ascending order as follows:
Answer:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 4, 8, 12 and 24 = (2 ⨯ 2 ⨯ 2 ⨯ 3) = 24
So, we convert each of the fractions whose denominator is not equal to 24 into an equivalent fraction with denominator 24.
Thus, we have;
Clearly,
∴ â
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the descending order as follows:
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Question 23:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 4, 8, 12 and 24 = (2 ⨯ 2 ⨯ 2 ⨯ 3) = 24
So, we convert each of the fractions whose denominator is not equal to 24 into an equivalent fraction with denominator 24.
Thus, we have;
Clearly,
∴ â
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the descending order as follows:
Answer:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 9, 12, 18 and 36 = (3 ⨯ 3 ⨯ 2 ⨯ 2) = 36
We convert each of the fractions whose denominator is not equal to 36 into an equivalent fraction with denominator 36.
Thus, we have:
Clearly,
∴ â
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the descending order as follows:
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Question 24:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 9, 12, 18 and 36 = (3 ⨯ 3 ⨯ 2 ⨯ 2) = 36
We convert each of the fractions whose denominator is not equal to 36 into an equivalent fraction with denominator 36.
Thus, we have:
Clearly,
∴ â
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the descending order as follows:
Answer:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 3, 5,10 and 15 = (2 ⨯ 3 ⨯ 5) = 30
So, we convert each of the fractions into an equivalent fraction with denominator 30.
Thus, we have:
Clearly,
∴ â
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the descending order as follows:
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Question 25:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 3, 5,10 and 15 = (2 ⨯ 3 ⨯ 5) = 30
So, we convert each of the fractions into an equivalent fraction with denominator 30.
Thus, we have:
Clearly,
∴ â
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the descending order as follows:
Answer:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 7, 14, 21 and 42 = (2 ⨯ 3 ⨯ 7) = 42
We convert each one of the fractions whose denominator is not equal to 42 into an equivalent fraction with denominator 42.
Thus, we have:
Clearly,
∴ â
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the descending order as follows:
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Question 26:
The given fractions are
L.C.M. of 7, 14, 21 and 42 = (2 ⨯ 3 ⨯ 7) = 42
We convert each one of the fractions whose denominator is not equal to 42 into an equivalent fraction with denominator 42.
Thus, we have:
Clearly,
∴ â
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the descending order as follows:
Answer:
The given fractions are
As the fractions have the same numerator, we can follow the rule for the comparison of such fractions.
This rule states that when two fractions have the same numerator, the fraction having the smaller denominator is the greater one.
Clearly,
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the descending order as follows:
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Question 27:
The given fractions are
As the fractions have the same numerator, we can follow the rule for the comparison of such fractions.
This rule states that when two fractions have the same numerator, the fraction having the smaller denominator is the greater one.
Clearly,
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the descending order as follows:
Answer:
The given fractions are
As the fractions have the same numerator, so we can follow the rule for the comparison of such fractions.
This rule states that when two fractions have the same numerator, the fraction having the smaller denominator is the greater one.
Clearly,
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the descending order as follows:
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Question 28:
The given fractions are
As the fractions have the same numerator, so we can follow the rule for the comparison of such fractions.
This rule states that when two fractions have the same numerator, the fraction having the smaller denominator is the greater one.
Clearly,
Hence, the given fractions can be arranged in the descending order as follows:
Answer:
Lalita read 30 pages of a book having 100 pages.
Sarita read of the same book.
of 100 pages = â
Hence, Sarita read more pages than Lalita as 40 is greater than 30.
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Question 29:
Lalita read 30 pages of a book having 100 pages.
Sarita read of the same book.
of 100 pages = â
Hence, Sarita read more pages than Lalita as 40 is greater than 30.
Answer:
To know who exercised for a longer time, we have to compare .
On cross multiplying:
4 2 = 8 and 3 3 = 9
Clearly, 8 < 9
Hence, Rohit exercised for a longer time.
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Question 30:
To know who exercised for a longer time, we have to compare .
On cross multiplying:
4 2 = 8 and 3 3 = 9
Clearly, 8 < 9
Hence, Rohit exercised for a longer time.
Answer:
Fraction of students who passed in VI A =
Fraction of students who passed in VI B =
In both the sections, the fraction of students who passed is the same, so both the sections have the same result.
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Question 1:
Fraction of students who passed in VI A =
Fraction of students who passed in VI B =
In both the sections, the fraction of students who passed is the same, so both the sections have the same result.
Answer:
The given fractions are like fractions.
We know:
Sum of like fractions =
Thus, we have:
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Question 2:
The given fractions are like fractions.
We know:
Sum of like fractions =
Thus, we have:
Answer:
The given fractions are like fractions.
We know:
Sum of like fractions =
Thus, we have:
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Question 3:
The given fractions are like fractions.
We know:
Sum of like fractions =
Thus, we have:
Answer:
The given fractions are like fractions.
We know:
Sum of like fractions =
Thus, we have:
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Question 4:
The given fractions are like fractions.
We know:
Sum of like fractions =
Thus, we have:
Answer:
L.C.M. of 9 and 6 = (2 3 3) = 18
Now, we have:
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Question 5:
L.C.M. of 9 and 6 = (2 3 3) = 18
Now, we have:
Answer:
L.C.M. of 12 and 16 = (2 2 2 2 3) = 48
Now, we have:
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Question 6:
L.C.M. of 12 and 16 = (2 2 2 2 3) = 48
Now, we have:
Answer:
L.C.M. of 15 and 20 = (3 5 2 2) = 60
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Question 7:
L.C.M. of 15 and 20 = (3 5 2 2) = 60
Answer:
We have:
234+556
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Question 8:
We have:
234+556
Answer:
We have:
234+556
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Question 9:
We have:
234+556
Answer:
We have:
234+556
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Question 10:
We have:
234+556
Answer:
We have:
234+556
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Question 11:
We have:
234+556
Answer:
We have:
234+556
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Question 12:
We have:
234+556
Answer:
We have:
234+556
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Question 13:
We have:
234+556
Answer:
We have:
234+556
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Question 14:
We have:
234+556
Answer:
We have:
234+556
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Question 15:
We have:
234+556
Answer:
We have:
234+556
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Question 16:
We have:
234+556
Answer:
Total cost of both articles = Cost of pencil + Cost of eraser
Thus, we have:
Hence, the total cost of both the articles is .
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Question 17:
Total cost of both articles = Cost of pencil + Cost of eraser
Thus, we have:
Hence, the total cost of both the articles is .
Answer:
Total cloth purchased by Sohini = Cloth for kurta + Cloth for pyjamas
Thus, we have:
Total length of cloth purchased =
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Question 18:
Total cloth purchased by Sohini = Cloth for kurta + Cloth for pyjamas
Thus, we have:
Total length of cloth purchased =
Answer:
Distance from Kishan's house to school = Distance covered by him by rickshaw + Distance covered by him on foot
Thus, we have:
Hence, the distance from Kishan's house to school is .
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Question 19:
Distance from Kishan's house to school = Distance covered by him by rickshaw + Distance covered by him on foot
Thus, we have:
Hence, the distance from Kishan's house to school is .
Answer:
Weight of the cylinder filled with gas = Weight of the empty cylinder + Weight of the gas inside the cylinder
Thus, we have:
Hence, the weight of the cylinder filled with gas is .
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Question 1:
Weight of the cylinder filled with gas = Weight of the empty cylinder + Weight of the gas inside the cylinder
Thus, we have:
Hence, the weight of the cylinder filled with gas is .
Answer:
Difference of like fractions = Difference of numerator Common denominator
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Question 2:
Difference of like fractions = Difference of numerator Common denominator
Answer:
Difference of like fractions = Difference of numerator Common denominator
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Question 3:
Difference of like fractions = Difference of numerator Common denominator
Answer:
Difference of like fractions = Difference of numerator Common denominator
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Question 4:
Difference of like fractions = Difference of numerator Common denominator
Answer:
L.C.M. of 6 and 9 = (3 2 3) = 18
Now, we have:
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Question 5:
L.C.M. of 6 and 9 = (3 2 3) = 18
Now, we have:
Answer:
L.C.M. of 2 and 8 = (2 2 2) = 8
Now, we have:
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Question 6:
L.C.M. of 2 and 8 = (2 2 2) = 8
Now, we have:
Answer:
L.C.M. of 8 and 12 = (2 2 23) = 24
Now, we have:
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Question 7:
L.C.M. of 8 and 12 = (2 2 23) = 24
Now, we have:
Answer:
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Question 8:
Answer:
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Question 9:
Answer:
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Question 10:
Answer:
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Question 11:
Answer:
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Question 12:
Answer:
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Question 13:
Answer:
We have:
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Question 14:
We have:
Answer:
We have:
234+556
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Question 15:
We have:
234+556
Answer:
We have:
234+556
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Question 16:
We have:
234+556
Answer:
We have:
234+556
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Question 17:
We have:
234+556
Answer:
We have:
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Question 18:
We have:
Answer:
We have:
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Question 19:
We have:
Answer:
We have:
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Question 20:
We have:
Answer:
We have:
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Question 21:
We have:
Answer:
We have:
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Question 22:
We have:
Answer:
Let x be added to to get 19.
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Question 23:
Let x be added to to get 19.
Answer:
Let x be added to to get .
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Question 24:
Let x be added to to get .
Answer:
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Question 25:
Answer:
Let us compare .
3 7 = 21 and 4 5 = 20
Clearly, 21 > 20
∴
Required difference:
Hence, .
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Question 26:
Let us compare .
3 7 = 21 and 4 5 = 20
Clearly, 21 > 20
∴
Required difference:
Hence, .
Answer:
Amount of milk left with Mrs. Soni = Total amount of milk bought by her Amount of milk consumed
Amount of milk left with Mrs. Soni
Milk left with Mrs. Soni =
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Question 27:
Amount of milk left with Mrs. Soni = Total amount of milk bought by her Amount of milk consumed
Amount of milk left with Mrs. Soni
Milk left with Mrs. Soni =
Answer:
Actual duration of the film = Total duration of the show Time spent on advertisements
Thus, the actual duration of the film was .
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Question 28:
Actual duration of the film = Total duration of the show Time spent on advertisements
Thus, the actual duration of the film was .
Answer:
Money left with the rickshaw puller = Money earned by him in a day Money spent by him on food
Hence, Rs is left with the rickshaw puller.
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Question 29:
Money left with the rickshaw puller = Money earned by him in a day Money spent by him on food
Hence, Rs is left with the rickshaw puller.
Answer:
The length of the other piece = (Length of the wire Length of one piece)
Hence, the other piece is long.
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Question 1:
The length of the other piece = (Length of the wire Length of one piece)
Hence, the other piece is long.
Answer:
(c)
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Question 2:
(c)
Answer:
(c)
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Question 3:
(c)
Answer:
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Question 4:
Answer:
(a) 15
Explanation:
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Question 5:
(a) 15
Explanation:
Answer:
(a) 4
Explanation:
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Question 6:
(a) 4
Explanation:
Answer:
(c)
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Question 7:
(c)
Answer:
(d) none of these
In a proper fraction, the numerator is less than the denominator.
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Question 8:
(d) none of these
In a proper fraction, the numerator is less than the denominator.
Answer:
(a)
In a proper fraction, the numerator is less than the denominator.
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Question 9:
(a)
In a proper fraction, the numerator is less than the denominator.
Answer:
(b)
Between the two fractions with the same numerator, the one with the smaller denominator is the greater.
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Question 10:
(b)
Between the two fractions with the same numerator, the one with the smaller denominator is the greater.
Answer:
(c)
L.C.M. of 5, 3, 6 and 10 = (2 3 5) = 30
Thus, we have:
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Question 11:
(c)
L.C.M. of 5, 3, 6 and 10 = (2 3 5) = 30
Thus, we have:
Answer:
( b )
Among the given fractions with the same numerator, the one with the smallest denominator is the greatest.
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Question 12:
( b )
Among the given fractions with the same numerator, the one with the smallest denominator is the greatest.
Answer:
(a)
Among like fractions, the fraction with the smallest numerator is the smallest.
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Question 13:
(a)
Among like fractions, the fraction with the smallest numerator is the smallest.
Answer:
(d)
Explanation:
ââL.C.M. of 4, 6, 12 and 3 = (2 2 3) = 12
Thus, we have:
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Question 14:
(d)
Explanation:
ââL.C.M. of 4, 6, 12 and 3 = (2 2 3) = 12
Thus, we have:
Answer:
(b)
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Question 15:
(b)
Answer:
(c)
On dividing 34 by 7:
Quotient = 4
Remainder = 6
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Question 16:
(c)
On dividing 34 by 7:
Quotient = 4
Remainder = 6
Answer:
(b)
Explanation:
=
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Question 17:
(b)
Explanation:
=
Answer:
(b)
Explanation:
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Question 18:
(b)
Explanation:
Answer:
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Question 19:
Answer:
(d)
Explanation:
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Question 20:
(d)
Explanation:
Answer:
(a)
Explanation:
Let us compare .
10 ⨯ 10 = 100 and 3 â⨯ 33 = 99
Clearly, 100 > 99
∴
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Question 1:
(a)
Explanation:
Let us compare .
10 ⨯ 10 = 100 and 3 â⨯ 33 = 99
Clearly, 100 > 99
∴
Answer:
A fraction is defined as a number representing a part of a whole, where the whole may be a single object or a group of objects.
Examples:
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Question 2:
A fraction is defined as a number representing a part of a whole, where the whole may be a single object or a group of objects.
Examples:
Answer:
An hour has 60 minutes.
Fraction for 35 minutes =
Hence, part of an hour is equal to 35 minutes.
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Question 3:
An hour has 60 minutes.
Fraction for 35 minutes =
Hence, part of an hour is equal to 35 minutes.
Answer:
56 = 8 ⨯ 7
So, we need to multiply the numerator by 7.
Hence, the required fraction is .
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Question 4:
56 = 8 ⨯ 7
So, we need to multiply the numerator by 7.
Hence, the required fraction is .
Answer:
Let OA = AB = BC = 1 unit
OB = 2 units and OC = 3 units
Divide BC into 5 equal parts and take 3 parts out to reach point P.
Clearly, point P represents the number .
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Question 5:
Let OA = AB = BC = 1 unit
OB = 2 units and OC = 3 units
Divide BC into 5 equal parts and take 3 parts out to reach point P.
Clearly, point P represents the number .
Answer:
We have:
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Question 6:
We have:
Answer:
Cost of a pen =
Cost of a pencil =
So, the cost of a pen is more than the cost of a pencil.
Difference between their costs:
Hence, the cost of a pen is Rs more than the cost of a pencil.
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Question 7:
Cost of a pen =
Cost of a pencil =
So, the cost of a pen is more than the cost of a pencil.
Difference between their costs:
Hence, the cost of a pen is Rs more than the cost of a pencil.
Answer:
Let us compare .
By cross multiplying:
3 ⨯ 7 = 21 and â4 ⨯ 5 = 20
Clearly, 21 > 20
∴â
Their difference:
Hence,
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Question 8:
Let us compare .
By cross multiplying:
3 ⨯ 7 = 21 and â4 ⨯ 5 = 20
Clearly, 21 > 20
∴â
Their difference:
Hence,
Answer:
L.C.M. of 2, 3, 9 and 6 = (2 ⨯ 3 â⨯ 3) = 18
Now, we have:
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Question 9:
L.C.M. of 2, 3, 9 and 6 = (2 ⨯ 3 â⨯ 3) = 18
Now, we have:
Answer:
30 = 5 â⨯ 6
So, we have to multiply the numerator by 6 to get the equivalent fraction having denominator 30.
∴
Thus,
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Question 10:
30 = 5 â⨯ 6
So, we have to multiply the numerator by 6 to get the equivalent fraction having denominator 30.
∴
Thus,
Answer:
The factors of 84 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 42, 84.
The factors of 98 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 49, 98.
The common factors of 84 and 98 are 1, 2, 7, 14.
The H.C.F. of 84 and 98 is 14.
Dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the H.C.F.:
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Question 11:
The factors of 84 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 12, 14, 21, 28, 42, 84.
The factors of 98 are 1, 2, 7, 14, 49, 98.
The common factors of 84 and 98 are 1, 2, 7, 14.
The H.C.F. of 84 and 98 is 14.
Dividing both the numerator and the denominator by the H.C.F.:
Answer:
(b) an improper fraction
In an improper fraction, the numerator is greater than the denominator.
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Question 12:
(b) an improper fraction
In an improper fraction, the numerator is greater than the denominator.
Answer:
(a) proper fraction
In a proper fraction, the numerator is less than the denominator.
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Question 13:
(a) proper fraction
In a proper fraction, the numerator is less than the denominator.
Answer:
(b)
Considering :
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Question 14:
(b)
Considering :
Answer:
(a)
Explanation:
L.C.M. of 3, 9, 2 and 12 = ( 2 ⨯ 2 ⨯ 3 â⨯ 3) = 36
Now, we have:
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Question 15:
(a)
Explanation:
L.C.M. of 3, 9, 2 and 12 = ( 2 ⨯ 2 ⨯ 3 â⨯ 3) = 36
Now, we have:
Answer:
(b)
Explanation:
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Question 16:
(b)
Explanation:
Answer:
(c)
Like fractions have same the denominator.
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Question 17:
(c)
Like fractions have same the denominator.
Answer:
(d)
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Question 18:
(d)
Answer:
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
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Question 19:
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
Answer:
(a) T
(b) F
(c) F (Because like fractions have the same denominator.)
â(d) F (It lies between 0 and 1 as all proper fractions are less than 1.)
(e) T (Because it is an improper fraction, while the others are proper fractions.)
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