Question

The Smith family drove 1376 miles from Michigan to Florida. What fraction of the trip was complete when they completed 860 miles?

Answer 1

`(5)/(8)`

Explanation:

Step 1:

Convert to percentage 860/1376 = 0.625 = 62.5%

Percentages are fractions of 100, so 62.5% =
`(62.5)/(100)`

Step 2:

Multiply by 10 to get whole numbers:
`(62.5*10)/(100*10) =(625)/(100)`

Step 3:

Reduce with a common factor. 625 and 1000 have a common factor of 125.
`(62.5*10)/(100*10) =(5)/(8)`

Answer 2

860/1376?

Explanation:

I think you mean they have to drive 1376 and not drove. If not i'm sorry, but if it is than they already completed 860 from 1376, so it would be 860/1376. Most simplified would be 4 39/44 or 215/44.