Question

Mrs. Escalate was riding a bicycle on a bike path. After riding 2/3 of a mile, she discovered that she still needed to travel 3/4 of a mile to reach the end of the path. How long is the bike path?

Answer 1

17/12

1 5/12

Explanation:

If we make the fractions have common denominators, this problem is a piece of cake.

First, since the closest multiple of 3 and 4 is 12, put 12 instead of the 3 and 4.

Since 3x4=12, multiply 2x4.

2x4=8.

So the first fraction would be 8/12

Next, since the 4 turned into a 12, multiply 3 by 3.

3x3=9

So the second fraction would be 9/12.

Now, add 9/12 and 8/12 together.

9/12+8/12=

17/12

1 5/12