Question

Remo walked $\frac{5}{17}$ miles and Lizy walked $\frac{6}{17}$ miles. How many miles have they walked in total?

• A. $\frac{4}{17}$ miles
• B. $\frac{11}{17}$ miles
• C. $\frac{15}{17}$ miles
• D. $\frac{21}{17}$ miles

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{11}{17}$ miles

Miles covered by Remo $=\frac{5}{17}$
Miles covered by Lizy $=\frac{6}{17}$

Total distance = $\frac{5}{17}+\frac{6}{17}$ (Like fractions)

As the denominators of the fractions are the same, the numerators can be added directly and the denominator remains the same.

$=\frac{5+6}{17}$

$=\frac{11}{17}$

Hence, they have walked $\frac{11}{17}$ miles in total.