Question

The aquarium is 2 1/2 miles from her hotel. She walks 1/4 to the bus stop. Takes the bus for 1 3/4 miles and walks the rest of the way. How far did she walk?

Answer 1

she walked one half of a mile

Answer 2

2/4

Explanation:

Change the 2 1/2 to 2 2/4

now subtract 1/4 from 2 2/4 leaving 2 1/4

Now subtract 1 3/4 from 2 1/4 in which you get 2/4

which is the answer :)