Question

Albert walked $\frac{1}{9}$ miles on Friday and $\frac{2}{9}$ miles on Saturday. How many miles has Albert walked?

• A. $\frac{1}{3}$
• B. $\frac{1}{9}$
• C. $\frac{2}{3}$
• D. $\frac{2}{9}$

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\frac{1}{3}$

Total number of miles Albert walked
$=\text{Number of miles Albert walked on Friday}+\text{Number of miles Albert walked on Saturday}$
$=\frac{1}{9}+\frac{2}{9}$

Step 1: Add the numerators, put that answer over the common denominator.

$=\frac{\text{Sum of numerators}}{\text{Common denominator}}$

$=\frac{2+1}{9}$

$=\frac{3}{9}$

Step 2: Simplify the fraction.

$=\frac{1\times 3}{3\times 3}$

$=\frac{1}{3}$

Hence, Albert has walked $\frac{1}{3}$ miles of the total.