Answer to Question #195768 in Algebra for Nonkululeko

Question

If you have a grid of 24 squares, use the grid alongside to illustrate 3/8 and 2/3. Show the answer to 2/3-3/8 Clearly by making use of different types of shading

Answer 1

Solution:

$B=\frac38=\frac38\times \frac33=\frac9{24} \\ A=\frac23=\frac23\times \frac88=\frac{16}{24}$

Now, on subtracting B from A, we get C, which denotes $\frac7{24}$