Mrs Wesley cuts a pizza into 10 equal slices. She gave 5 slices to her friend and 3 slices to her auntie.
- What fraction of the pizza was given to her friend?
- What fraction of the pizza was left?
(a)
Fraction of the pizza that Mrs Wesley gave to her friend
=
510=
12(b)
Fraction of the pizza given to her friend and her auntie
=
12 +
310=
510 +
310=
810=
45Fraction of the pizza was left
= 1 -
45=
55 -
45=
15Answer(s): (a)
12 ; (b)
15