Question

A family drives to the beach. A. On the first day, the family drives 3/5 of the total distance. B. On the second day, the family drives 8/20 of the total distance. What fraction of the total distance does the family drive on these two days

19/20
18/20
15/20
20/20=1 help please

Answer 1

20/20: D

Explanation:

First turn both the fractions into twentieths.

3/5 = 12/20

8/20

Then add 12/20+8/20=20/20

20/20 = 1

Answer 2

20/20
3/5 x 4 = 12/20
12/20 + 8/20= 20/20