Question

Barbra ran 2/8 of a mile before lunch and 3/12 of a mile after, how many miles did she run in all.

Answer 1

To find the total distance Barbra ran, we need to add the two fractions together:

1. **Barbra ran before lunch:** \( \frac{2}{8} \) of a mile.
2. **Barbra ran after lunch:** \( \frac{3}{12} \) of a mile.

First, we can simplify both fractions:

- \( \frac{2}{8} = \frac{1}{4} \)
- \( \frac{3}{12} = \frac{1}{4} \)

Now, we can add the two fractions together:

\[
\frac{1}{4} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{2}{4} = \frac{1}{2}
\]

Thus, the total distance Barbra ran is:

\[
\frac{1}{2} \text{ mile}
\]

So, Barbra ran \( \frac{1}{2} \) mile in total.