During a week, a student spends 1/3 of the time in bed, 5/24 of the time in lessons and 1/8 of the time doing homework. What fraction of her time is left for doing other things?

Question

During a week, a student spends 1/3 of the time in bed, 5/24 of the time in lessons and 1/8 of the time doing homework. What fraction of her time is left for doing other things?

Answer 1

Let the total time be= 1

1 -1/3 - 5/24 - 1/8

=(24-8-5-3)/24

=(24-16)/24

=8/24 = 1/3

Therefore, 1/3 of her time is left for doing other things.