Question

Mahra walks 5/8 of a kilometer to school. Mariam walks 3/8 of a kilometer to school.

How much farther does Mahra walk than Mariam?

Answer 1

2/8 farther than Mariam

Step-by-step Step-by-step explanation

mahra walks 5/8 km

Mariam walks 3/8 km

therefore, to know how many km mahra walks farther than mariam.

5/8-3/8

Answer 2

Mahra walks 2/8 of a kilometer more!
5/8 (Mahra's distance) - 3/8 (Mariam's distance)