Asked by Cyndi
Bobby is hiking along the Appalachian trail. On Thursday he hiked 15 1/3 mile. On Friday he hiked 2 3/4 mile less. How much has he hiked so far?
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Answered by
Ms. Sue
15 1/3 + 15 1/3 - 2 3/4 = ________ miles
Answered by
John
First find how far he hiked on Friday.
You need a common denominator first
15 4/12
2 9/12
When you subtract these fractions, you will need to borrow one from the 15 and write the 1 as 12/12
14 16/12 (
2 9/12
Subtract to get 12 7/12
Add this mixed number to how far you walked on 15 4/12
You need a common denominator first
15 4/12
2 9/12
When you subtract these fractions, you will need to borrow one from the 15 and write the 1 as 12/12
14 16/12 (
2 9/12
Subtract to get 12 7/12
Add this mixed number to how far you walked on 15 4/12
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