Suman studies for $5 \frac{2}{3}$ hours daily. She devotes $2 \frac{4}{5}$ hours of her time for Science and Mathematics. How much time does she devote for other subjects?

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Solution

The time devoted by Suman for other subjects
$= 5 \frac{2}{3} - 2 \frac{4}{5}$

$= \frac{17}{3} - \frac{14}{5}$

$= \frac{85 - 42}{15}$

$= \frac{43}{15}$

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