Question

Carol walked 1 1/3 miles on Monday. 35/6 miles on Tuesday, and 2 miles on Wednesday. About how far did she walk altogether?

Answer 1

The answer is 9 1/6 because...

Answer 2

Answer:

9 1/6 miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Add the mixed number by the improper fraction.

1 + 1/3 + 35/6

Solve the fractions first.

In order to have both of the fractions have the same denominator, find the Least Common Multiple of both of the fractions.

1/3 = 2/6

2/6 + 35/6 = 37/6

Turn the improper fraction into a mixed number by dividing the the numerator by the denominator. When you get your quotient, use the remainder as the new numerator over the denominator.

37/6 = 6 1/6

Now, add the 1.

6 1/6 + 1 = 7 1/6

Now, add the 2 miles that Carol walked on Wednesday.

7 1/6 + 2 = 9 1/6

So, Carol walked about 9 1/6 miles on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday all together.