Question

Anise ran 5 3/8 miles in the race. Marsha ran 3 7/8 miles. How much farther did Anise run than Marsha? Express your answer in simplest mixed-number form.

Answer 1

5 3/8 - 3 7/8

we need to borrow from the 5

4 +8/8 + 3/8 - 3 7/8

4 11/8 - 3 7/8

1 4/8

1 1/2 miles