Answer to Question #103602 in Algebra for Tanisha

Question

Nina read 2/16 of her book Wuthering Heights. Her brother Juan had read 4/48 of his book, a tale of two cities. How much more had Nina read than Juan?

Answer 1

Solution. Nina read 2/16=1/8 of her book.  Her brother Juan had read 4/48=1/12 of his book.

Find how much more had Nina read than Juan.

$$\frac {1}{8}- \frac{1}{12}=\frac{3-2}{24}=\frac{1}{24}$$

Answer.

$$\frac{1}{24}$$