Question

Three people are kayaking. They all started at the same point and rowed in the same direction for 20 minutes.

Answer 1

Answer:

Greater than

Step-by-step explanation:

In order to compare the distances rowed, we need to come up with a common denominator. Our least common denominator is 8 because 2 and 4 are both divisors of 8.

Laura rowed 7/8 mile

Daniel rowed 4/8 mile ($\frac{1}{2}\times 4$)

Annabelle rowed 2/8 mile ($\frac{1}{4}\times2$)

Daniel and Annabelle rowed a combined 6/8 mile ($\frac{4}{8} +\frac{2}{8}$). 7/8 is greater than 6/8. Laura rowed a distance greater than the combined distance of Daniel and Annabelle.