Question on: JAMB Mathematics - 2024
Simplify \(\frac{2\frac{2}{3} \times 1\frac{1}{2}}{4\frac{4}{5}}\)
A
\(1\frac{1}{4}\)
B
\(1\frac{1}{6}\)
C
\(\frac{5}{6}\)
D
\(\frac{4}{5}\)
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Correct Option: C
Convert mixed numbers:
- \(2\frac{2}{3} = \frac{8}{3}\)
- \(1\frac{1}{2} = \frac{3}{2}\)
- \(4\frac{4}{5} = \frac{24}{5}\)
Expression becomes:
\[ \frac{\frac{8}{3} \times \frac{3}{2}}{\frac{24}{5}} \]
Multiply numerator:
\[ \frac{8}{3} \times \frac{3}{2} = 4 \]
Now:
\[ \frac{4}{\frac{24}{5}} = 4 \times \frac{5}{24} = \frac{20}{24} = \frac{5}{6} \]
Answer: \(\frac{5}{6}\)
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