Question

linda walked 3/8 miles to the park and then another 1/12 mi to the cafe how far did she walk in total?

Answer 1

To find the answer, we have to sum the fractions.

`(3)/(8)+(1)/(12)`

Let's use the following property.

`(a)/(b)+(c)/(d)=(a\cdot d+c\cdot b)/(b\cdot d)`

So, let's sum.

`(3)/(8)+(1)/(12)=(3\cdot12+1\cdot8)/(8\cdot12)=(36+8)/(96)=(44)/(96)=(22)/(48)=(11)/(24)`

Hence, Linda walked 11/24 miles in total.