Question

Hassan has 36 pens. He gives 9 of them to Muthu.

What fraction of the pens does he have left?
Give your answer in its simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer: 3/4

Explanation:

Hassan has 36

Hassan gives Muthu 9

36-9 = 27

Hassan now has 27 pens

27/36 and can be reduced by dividing the numerator and denominator by 9.

27/9 = 3

36/9 = 4

Hassan has 3/4 pens.