Question

Casey traveled 4 3/5 miles. She then stopped for a break. After her break, she traveled another 1/2 mile and stopped to eat a snack. Then, Casey went an additional 1/4 mile. How many miles did Casey travel altogether

Answer 1

5.4miles

Explanation:

Step one:

given

Casey traveled 4 3/5 miles

She traveled another 1/2 mile

Then, an additional 1/4 mile

Required:

the total distance travelled

Step two;

the total distance is the summation of the individual distances covered

=4 3/5 + 1/2 + 1/4

= 23/5+1/2+1/4

lcm = 20

92+11+6/20

=109/20

=5.4miles