Question

We can represent $\frac{29}{5}$ in the form of $a\frac{b}{5}$. Find a and b.

• A. $a=5,b=4$
• B. $a=4,b=5$
• C. $a=2,b=5$
• D. $a=4,b=2$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $a=5,b=4$

We have $\frac{29}{5}=\frac{(25+4)}{5}=5+\frac{4}{5}=5\frac{4}{5}$
$\therefore a=5$ and $b=4$