Question

Turtles are found along the stretch of $2$ and $\frac{2}{4}km$, and $3$ and $\frac{1}{4}km$.
Calculate the combined distance.

• A. $5\frac{1}{4}km$
• B. $4\frac{2}{4}km$
• C. $5\frac{3}{4}km$
• D. $6\frac{1}{4}km$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $5\frac{3}{4}km$

To calculate the combined distance, add the given mixed numbers.

$2\frac{2}{4}$ + $3\frac{1}{4}$ = $2$ + $\frac{2}{4}$+ $3$ + $\frac{1}{4}$

= $2$ + $3$ + $\frac{2}{4}$ + $\frac{1}{4}$

= $5$ + $\frac{3}{4}$

= $5\frac{3}{4}$

∴ The combined distance is $5\frac{3}{4}km$.