Question

Kimberly ran a total of 3 2/3 kilometers on Saturday. She ran a total of 5 3/4

on Sunday. How many kilometers did she cover during the two days?
A
B
E
89/1
57
6
91/2
917/12

Answer 1

If Kimberly ran a total of 3 2/3 kilometers on Saturday and a total of 5 3/4 on Sunday, the total kilometers she covered during the two days is
`9(5)/(12)` kilometers.

The total kilometers that Kimberly covered on the two days can be computed by adding the mixed fractions as follows:

3
`(2)/(3)` + 5
`(3)/(4)`

Convert to improper fraction:

=
`(11)/(3) + (23)/(4)`

Using the LCM of 3 and 4:

=
`(44 + 69)/(12)`

Simplifying:

=
`(113)/(12)`

Further simplifying:

=
`9(5)/(12)`

The total distance covered by Kimberly is
`9(5)/(12)` kilometers.

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