Question

Joe walked 2/6 of a mile on Monday. On Tuesday he walked another 2/9 of a mile. How far did joe walk on Monday and Tuesday?

Answer 1

Answer: 5/9 of a mile

Explanation:

2/6 + 2/9

3/9 + 2/9

5/9

Answer 2

2/6 + 2/9

Common denominator is 18.
2/6 * 3/3= 6/18

2/9 * 2/2 =4/18

6/18 + 4/18 = 10/18.

Divide top and bottom by 2. You get 5/9