Question

Josh lives 1 4/5 mile from the park. So far he walked 2/3 of the distance from his house to the park. How many miles has josh walked

Answer 1

2 7/15 miles

Explanation:

1 4/5 = 1 + 4/5 = 5/5 + 4/5 = (5+4)/5 = 9/5

Then:

1 4/5 + 2/3 = 9/5 + 2/3

9/5 = 27/15

2/3 = 10/15

Then:

9/5 + 2/3 = 27/15 + 10/15 = (27+10)/15

= 37/15

37/15 = 30/15 + 7/15 = 2 + 7/15

= 2 7/15