Question

If $1\frac{2}{3}+1\frac{2}{8}=\frac{35}{a}$ then, find the value of $a$.

Answer 1

Let $I=1\frac{2}{3}+1\frac{2}{8}$

$=\frac{5}{3}+\frac{10}{8}$

$=\frac{40+30}{24}$

$=\frac{70}{24}$

$I=\frac{35}{12}$

Comparing with $\frac{35}{a}$. We get,

$a=12$