The 4th and 5th graders both have outdoor recess at the same time. The 4th graders like to play basketball, the 5th graders like to play soccer, and some kids from both grades like to sit and read. In
order to keep everyone safe, the school sets aside 1/5 of the playground for kids to sit and read. Of the remaining playground area, the school sets aside 2/3 for students to play soccer.
What fraction of the entire playground is set aside for soccer. Defend your answer using a mathematical equation and written explanation.
order to keep everyone safe, the school sets aside 1/5 of the playground for kids to sit and read. Of the remaining playground area, the school sets aside 2/3 for students to play soccer.
What fraction of the entire playground is set aside for soccer. Defend your answer using a mathematical equation and written explanation.