Find the missing fraction □ in the equation □ ÷ 25 = 34 − 16. Give your answer in its simplest form.
Need a hint?
Subtract the fractions first, then undo the division by multiplying by 25.
Worked answer
- Work out the right side: 34 − 16 = 912 − 212 = 712.
- Since □ ÷ 25 = 712, multiply both sides by 25: □ = 712 × 25 = 1460 = 730.
Answer: 7/30
The mistake this question tests
Habit
Simplest form in final fraction answers
Subtracting the numerators and denominators (giving 212) or dividing by 25 instead of multiplying by it will give a wrong answer.
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