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John jogs 2 7/10 miles to the park. Marsha jogs 4/5 miles to the park. How much farther does John jog?

User Dougkramer
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The correct answer is 1.9 miles
User Eugene Popovich
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Answer:

1.9 miles.

Explanation:

John jogs 2 7/10 miles to the park. Marsha jogs 4/5 miles to the park.

Convert the fractions into decimals:

2 7/10 = 2.7

4/5 = 0.8

Subtract '0.8' from '2.7':


2.7-0.8=1.9

John should jog 1.9 miles farther than Marsha.

Hope this helps.

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