Question

It is 42 1/2 miles from Eaton to Baxter, and 37 4/5 miles from Baxter to Wellington. How far is it from Eaton to Wellington, if you go by way of Baxter?​

Answer 1

`42 (1)/(2) + 37 (4)/(5)`

`42 (5)/(10) + 37 (8)/(10)`

`(5)/(10) + (8)/(10) = (13)/(10) = 1 (3)/(10)`

`79 + 1 (3)/(10) = 80 (3)/(10)`

`80 (3)/(10) \: \:miles \: or \: 80.3 \: miles`

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