Question

Isabel wants a coat that costs $60. She has saved $42. What fraction of the amount she needs has she saved ?

Answer 1

Simple.....

you have this fraction...

$\frac{42}{60}$

simplify...

42/6=7
and
60/7=10

Thus...$\frac{7}{10}$

Thus, she has saved $\frac{7}{10}$ of the money.