Question

A man spends 2/5 of his salary on food, 3/10 on his rent and 1/8 on other expenses. What fraction of his salary is still left with him?

Answer 1

7/40 is still left with him.

Explanation:

LCM 5,10,8 = 40

2/5 = (x8) = 16/40 = food

3/10 = (x4) = 12/40 = rent

1/8 = (x5) = 5/40 = other expenses.

16/40 +12/40 + 5/40 = 33/40

40/40 - 33/40 = 7/40

Answer 2

`(7)/(40)`

Explanation:

`1-((2)/(5)+(3)/(10)+(1)/(8))`

`1-(33)/(40)`

`(7)/(40)=0.175`