Question

Shannon walked 1 2/3 miles on Wednesday and 2 3/5 miles on Thursday. What was the total distance, in miles,Shannon walked during those 2 days?

Answer 1

First, add the integers to get 3. Then, add 2/3 and 3/5 by converting them into fifteenths, for a total of 19/15, or 1 4/15. Add these together to get 4 4/15 miles.