Math Problem Statement

How far has a man traveled if he walks 2 5/8 km and then runs 1 3/4 km?

Solution

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Solving Question 7:

A man walks 258km2 \frac{5}{8} \, \text{km} and then runs 134km1 \frac{3}{4} \, \text{km}. How far has he traveled in total?

  1. Convert mixed fractions into improper fractions:

    • 258=16+58=2182 \frac{5}{8} = \frac{16 + 5}{8} = \frac{21}{8}
    • 134=4+34=741 \frac{3}{4} = \frac{4 + 3}{4} = \frac{7}{4}
  2. Find a common denominator for 218\frac{21}{8} and 74\frac{7}{4}:

    • The least common denominator (LCD) is 88.
    • Rewrite 74\frac{7}{4} as 148\frac{14}{8}.
  3. Add the fractions: 218+148=358\frac{21}{8} + \frac{14}{8} = \frac{35}{8}

  4. Convert back to a mixed fraction:

    • 358=438\frac{35}{8} = 4 \, \frac{3}{8}.

Answer: 438km4 \frac{3}{8} \, \text{km}.


Solving Question 9:

Jacinta has 23\frac{2}{3} of a litre of water in a jug and pours in 14\frac{1}{4} of a litre. How much water is in the jug now?

  1. Find a common denominator for 23\frac{2}{3} and 14\frac{1}{4}:

    • The LCD is 1212.
    • Rewrite 23\frac{2}{3} as 812\frac{8}{12} and 14\frac{1}{4} as 312\frac{3}{12}.
  2. Add the fractions: 812+312=1112\frac{8}{12} + \frac{3}{12} = \frac{11}{12}

Answer: 1112litres\frac{11}{12} \, \text{litres}.


Solving Question 14(a):

In a packet of jelly beans, 13\frac{1}{3} are purple, 18\frac{1}{8} are black, and 14\frac{1}{4} are red. What fraction of the jelly beans are either purple or black?

  1. Find a common denominator for 13\frac{1}{3} and 18\frac{1}{8}:

    • The LCD is 2424.
    • Rewrite 13\frac{1}{3} as 824\frac{8}{24} and 18\frac{1}{8} as 324\frac{3}{24}.
  2. Add the fractions: 824+324=1124\frac{8}{24} + \frac{3}{24} = \frac{11}{24}

Answer: 1124\frac{11}{24}.


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Follow-up Questions:

  1. Can you solve Question 13 about the journey to Albury?
  2. Would you like a step-by-step breakdown of mixed fraction conversions?
  3. Should I simplify fractions further for clarity in explanations?
  4. How about tackling the subtraction problems in the image (e.g., Question 8)?
  5. Would you like me to focus on specific questions for practice?

Tip: When adding or subtracting fractions, always start by finding the least common denominator to simplify calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Mixed Numbers
Addition of Fractions

Formulas

Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions
Find least common denominators
Add fractions

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7