To find out what fraction of the salary was left, we need to subtract the fractions spent on food and transport from the total salary.
Let's assume the total salary is represented by 1 whole unit.
Fraction spent on food = 2/5
Fraction spent on transport = 1/4
Total fraction spent = 2/5 + 1/4
= 8/20 + 5/20
= 13/20
Fraction left = 1 - 13/20
= 20/20 - 13/20
= 7/20
Therefore, the man had 7/20 of his salary left after spending 2/5 on food and 1/4 on transport.
A man spent 2/5 of his salary on food and 1/4 on transport what fraction of the salary was left ?
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