Question

Sam aims to run a total of 18 miles in 5 weeks. He ran 2 ¾ miles in the first week, 3 ½ miles in the second week, 5 ⅓ miles in week three, and 2 ⅘ miles in week four. How many more miles would he need to complete to reach his target?

Answer 1

`(37)/(60)` or 0.62 of a mile that he will need to complete to reach his target.

Explanation:

`2 (3)/(4) + 3 (1)/(2) + 5 (1)/(3) + 2 (4)/(5) = (863)/(60) \\18-(863)/(60) = (37)/(60)/ 0.62`