Question

A runner jogs 7 1/5 miles, 5 1/4 miles, and 8 2/3 miles. How far has she jogged?

Answer 1

7 1/5 = 36/5 = 432/60

5 1/4 = 21/4 = 315/60

8 2/3 = 26/3 = 520/60

common denominator = 60

432+315+520 =1267/60 = 21 7/60 miles