Question

Ethan lives 2 5/12 miles from school. Marquis lives 7/12 mile closer to school than ethan. How far does marquis live from school.

I need explanation please

Answer 1

1 5/6 miles

Explanation:

first, we take the amout ethan lives from school, and turn it into a mixed number

2 5/12 = 29/12

marquis lived 7/12 mile closer

so, we have to subtract that from how far away ethan lives

29/12 - 7/12 = 22/12

22/12 simplified is 1 10/12 or 1 5/6