Question

Ella went on a walk that was 12/5 miles long. She

stopped to have lunch when she had walked 15/16 of
the way.
How far, in miles, did Ella walk before lunch?
Give your answer as a fraction in its simplest form.

Answer 1

12/5 = 2.4 miles

2.4 x (15/16) = 2.25 miles.

2.25, or 9/4 miles