Question

James, Gilbert, Matthew, and Simon ran in a relay race.

James time: 2/3

Gilberts time: 11/12

Matthews time: 5/6

simons time: 7/12

Find the difference between the fastest boy's time and the slowest boy's time (40 POINTS!!!)

Answer 1

Fastest = 7/12 Simon

Slowest = 11/12 Gilbert

Difference = 4/12

in simple form its 1/3

Explanation:

I don't know about part 2 sorry.

Answer 2

⅓

Explanation:

2/3, 11/12, 5/6, 7/12

Convert in the same denominator

8/12, 11/12, 10/12, 7/12

Fastest = 7/12 (Simon)

Slowest = 11/12 (Gilbert)

Difference = (11/12) - (7/12) = 4/12

= ⅓