Math Problem Statement

Kendra spends 3/4 of an hour exercising each day. She spends 1/2 of this time on the treadmill. What fraction of an hour does she spend on the treadmill?

Solution

The problem in the image asks:

Kendra spends 34\frac{3}{4} of an hour exercising each day. She spends 12\frac{1}{2} of this time on the treadmill. What fraction of an hour does she spend on the treadmill?

Solution:

  1. Kendra spends 34\frac{3}{4} of an hour exercising in total.
  2. She spends 12\frac{1}{2} of this time on the treadmill.

We need to find 12\frac{1}{2} of 34\frac{3}{4}, which means multiplying these two fractions:

12×34=1×32×4=38\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{1 \times 3}{2 \times 4} = \frac{3}{8}

Thus, Kendra spends 38\frac{3}{8} of an hour on the treadmill. The correct answer is option D: 38\frac{3}{8}.

Would you like more details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions you could explore:

  1. How do you multiply two fractions?
  2. If Kendra spends 23\frac{2}{3} of her exercise time on weights, what fraction of an hour is that?
  3. How can you convert 38\frac{3}{8} of an hour into minutes?
  4. What is the total amount of time Kendra spends not on the treadmill?
  5. How would the solution change if she spent 23\frac{2}{3} of her time on the treadmill?

Tip: When multiplying fractions, multiply the numerators and denominators directly, then simplify if possible.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Fractions
Multiplication of Fractions

Formulas

Multiplying fractions: a/b × c/d = (a × c)/(b × d)

Theorems

None

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 5-6