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How do I find miles per hour from 2 fractions? For Example: If I ran for 1/2 miles when It lasted 1/3 of an hour. Would It be 1/6?

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Answer:

3/2 miles per hour

Explanation:

How do I find miles per hour from 2 fractions? For Example: If I ran for 1/2 miles when It lasted 1/3 of an hour. Would It be 1/6?

Given data

distance= 1/2 miles

time= 1/3 hour

Speed= distance/time

Substitute

Speed= 1/2/1/3

Speed= 1/2*3/1

Speed= 3/2 miles per hour

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