Question

Debbie spent 3/4 hours cleaning her room and 2/4hours cleaning her bathroom. How many hours did Debbie spend cleaning?

Answer 1

5/4 hours OR 1 hour and 15 minutes

Explanation:

Add 3/4 and 2/4

You get 5/4 or 1 1/4

This translates to one hour and 15 minutes (1/4 of an hour is 15 minutes)

Answer 2

1 1/4 hours

Explanation:

3/4 + 2/4 = 5/4 = 1 1/4