What is #2.04 -: .34#?

1 Answer
Apr 10, 2016

It is #6#

Explanation:

#2.04 -: 0.34 = 2.04/0.34# Clear decimals by multiplying by #100/100#

#204/34# reduce the fraction (both numerator and denominator are even)

#204/34 = (cancel(2)xx102)/(cancel(2)xx17) = 102/17#

#7xx6 = 42#, so let's try that.

Yes, #6xx17 = 102#, so

#102/17 = 6#