Question

In one day, a rickshaw puller earned Rs. $137\frac{1}{2}$. Out of this money. he spent RS. $56\frac{3}{4}$ on food. How much money is left with him?

Answer 1

Earning of Rickshaw puller $=137\frac{1}{2}=\frac{275}{2}$

Spent on food $=56\frac{3}{4}=\frac{227}{4}$

Money left with him $=\frac{275}{2}-\frac{227}{4}$

$=\frac{550-227}{4}$

$=\frac{323}{4}$

$=80\frac{3}{4}$