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Yesterday, Janie walked 3/5 mile to a friend’s house, 1/4 mile to the store, and 3/8 mile to another friend’s house. Which is the best estimate of the distance Janie walked?

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Answer:

1 1/4

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\bf \cfrac{3}{5}+\cfrac{1}{4}+\cfrac{3}{8}\impliedby \textit{so our LCD will then be 40} \\\\\\ \cfrac{(8\cdot 3)+(10\cdot 1)+(5\cdot 3)}{40}\implies \cfrac{24+10+15}{40}\implies \cfrac{49}{40}
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