abby has been practicing for her soccer game. She has been running 5/8 of a mile every day for 4 days. How many total miles does she run?Use a representation and write an equation.

Question

I do not understand what a representation is and would I multiply fractions or add them?

Answer 1

I don't know what a representation is either!

But the problem is easily solved by multiplying 4 x 5/8. Then you'd need to convert it into a mixed number so you don't have an improper fraction.

Answer 2

Maybe you could use a ruler as a representation.
http://sierra.nmsu.edu/morandi/CourseMaterials/Measuring.html

In your drawing, mark off every 5th mark that indicates 1/8th inch.