Math Problem Statement

Anthony drove 2/3 of a mile to work. Then, he drove 1/4 of a mile to his friend's house. Finally, he drove 5/6 of a mile home.

If Anthony drives the same path every day, Sunday through Saturday, how many miles will he drive in one week?

Solution

To calculate how many miles Anthony drives in one day, we'll first find the total distance he drives in a single trip, which includes driving to work, his friend's house, and then back home.

Step 1: Add the distances

Anthony drives the following distances:

  • 23\frac{2}{3} miles to work
  • 14\frac{1}{4} miles to his friend's house
  • 56\frac{5}{6} miles back home

To sum these, we need to find a common denominator. The least common denominator (LCD) for 33, 44, and 66 is 1212.

Step 2: Convert each fraction to have the same denominator

  • 23\frac{2}{3} becomes 812\frac{8}{12} (since 2×4=82 \times 4 = 8)
  • 14\frac{1}{4} becomes 312\frac{3}{12} (since 1×3=31 \times 3 = 3)
  • 56\frac{5}{6} becomes 1012\frac{10}{12} (since 5×2=105 \times 2 = 10)

Step 3: Add the fractions

812+312+1012=2112\frac{8}{12} + \frac{3}{12} + \frac{10}{12} = \frac{21}{12} Thus, in one day, Anthony drives 2112\frac{21}{12} miles, or 1912=1341 \frac{9}{12} = 1 \frac{3}{4} miles.

Step 4: Calculate the total distance for one week

Anthony drives the same path every day for 7 days (Sunday through Saturday). The total distance for one week is: 7×134=7×74=494=12147 \times 1 \frac{3}{4} = 7 \times \frac{7}{4} = \frac{49}{4} = 12 \frac{1}{4} So, in one week, Anthony drives 121412 \frac{1}{4} miles, or 12.25 miles.

Final Answer:

Anthony will drive 12.2512.25 miles in one week.


Would you like more details on any step? Here are some related questions to explore:

  1. How can I convert mixed fractions to improper fractions?
  2. What is the least common denominator and how is it determined?
  3. How do you add fractions with different denominators?
  4. How can you simplify fractions after adding them?
  5. What are some real-life applications of adding fractions?

Tip: Always check your work by simplifying fractions after performing any calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Addition of fractions
Least Common Denominator (LCD)
Multiplication of mixed numbers

Formulas

Sum of fractions with different denominators: a/b + c/d = (a * LCD/d + b * LCD/c) / LCD
Multiplying mixed numbers: (a + b/c) * d

Theorems

Least Common Denominator
Fraction Addition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-7