BECE Mathematics 2013 Paper

Total fractions paid by Tom and Azuma =‌

2

3

+‌

1

5

=‌

5×2+3×1

15

Total fractions paid by Tom and Azuma =‌

10+3

15

Total fractions paid by Tom and Azuma =‌

13

15

The complete (whole) of the bill is 1
Remaining fraction paid by Tina =1−‌

13

15

Every whole number is being divided by 1
1=

1

1

Remaining fraction paid by Tina =‌

1

1

−‌

13

15

Remaining fraction paid by Tina =‌

15×1−1×13

15

Remaining fraction paid by Tina =‌

15−13

15

Remaining fraction paid by Tina =‌

2

15