Question

before a race,you start 4 5/8 behind your friend . At the halfway point,you are 3 2/3 feet ahead of your friend. What is the change in distance between you and your friend from beginning of the race?

Answer 1

We got this answer, - 8 7/24 feet and also we got the answer of -23/24 feet.

Answer 2

Answer:$\frac{199}{24}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

At the beginning of race you start$4\frac{5}{8}$ behind your friend .

At the halfway point, you are  $3\frac{2}{3}$ feet ahead of your friend.

Therefore change in distance

initially it is $4\frac{5}{8}=\frac{37}{8}$

at half way it is $3\frac{2}{3}=\frac{11}{3}$

total change $=\frac{37}{8}+\frac{11}{3}=\frac{199}{24}$