Question

Jeremiah jogged 3 3/4 miles on Saturday morning and 2 1/2 miles Saturday evening. How many miles did he jog on Saturday?

Answer 1

`6(1)/(4)` miles

Explanation:

Total miles jogged on Saturday = Miles jogged morning + miles jogged eveming

total miles jogged =
`3(3)/(4)` +
`2(1)/(2)`

add whole numbers first = 3+2 = 5

Add fractions =
`(3)/(4)` +
`(1)/(2)`

Make denominator a factor of 4 and 2

`(3+2)/(4)` =
`(5)/(4)` =
`1(1)/(4)`

Add 5 +
`1(1)/(4)` =
`6(1)/(4)`

Answer 2

6.25 Miles

6 1/4

Explanation:

3 + 2 = 5 MILES

1/2 you want the denominator to equal 4 so you times it by two

= 2/4

2/4+3/4= 5/4

this gives you one full mile and 1/4

add all together 5+1+1/4

I am picking this is right :)