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.
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.
I do not understand what a representation is and would I multiply fractions or add them?
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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.
http://sierra.nmsu.edu/morandi/CourseMaterials/Measuring.html
In your drawing, mark off every 5th mark that indicates 1/8th inch.