Question

Micah is planning a road trip. He estimates that he will drive a total of of 9 3/4
hours. He wants to stop for gas after 1/3
of the total time has passed. How long will he drive before he stops for gas? Express your answer as a mixed number.

Answer 1

Convert to an improper fraction: 9 3/4 = 39/4. Multiply by 1/3:
(39/4) × (1/3) = 39/12 = 13/4 = 3 1/4.

He will drive 3 1/4 hours before stopping for gas.