Question

$\frac{3}{13}$ is substracted from $\frac{5}{13}$ and the result is added to $\frac{7}{13}$.
The solution of the above problem is given below. Find the step where there is an error.

• A. Step $2$
• B. Step $4$
• C. Step $1$
• D. Step $3$

Answer 1

The correct option is B Step $4$

When we add or subtract two like fractions, the numerators are added keeping the denominator the same.
Hence, the error occurs in step $4$ of the solution.The correct steps to solve the problem are as follows: