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Micah jogged 8/10 of a mile. Sarah jogged 3 times this distance. How far did Sarah jog?

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24/10 = 2 4/10 = 2 1/5

When multiplying a whole number times a fraction, the denominator stays the same.
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Answer:

8/10 * 3 = (8*3)/10 = 24/10 = 2.4 miles

Explanation:

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