Question

Thomas decides on a destination for his vacation. If he takes the train there, it will take 5 1/8 hours to get there. If he takes the plane, it will take him 2 2/3 hours

Answer 1

Answer: 2 11/24

Explanation:

How many hours does the plane save?

Time taken for the train = 5 1/8

Time taken for the plane = 2 2/3

The number of hours saved will then be:

= 5 1/8 - 2 2/3

Let the lowest common multiple be 24

= 5 3/24 - 2 16/24

= 2 11/24

The number of hours saved by the plane will be 2 11/24