Question

It is 42 1/2 miles from Eaton to Baxter, and 37 4/5 miles from Baxter to Wellington. How far is it from Eaton to Wellington, if you go by way of Baxter?​

Answer 1

$42 \frac{1}{2} + 37 \frac{4}{5}$

$42 \frac{5}{10} + 37 \frac{8}{10}$

$\frac{5}{10} + \frac{8}{10} = \frac{13}{10} = 1 \frac{3}{10}$

$79 + 1 \frac{3}{10} = 80 \frac{3}{10}$

$80 \frac{3}{10} \: \:miles \: or \: 80.3 \: miles$

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