Question

Rusty hiked 3 3/4 miles in the morning and 2 1/4 miles in the afternoon. How much
farther did he hike in the morning than the afternoon?

Answer 1

Answer:

1 $\frac{1}{2}$ miles

Step-by-step explanation:

Convert 3 $\frac{3}{4}$ and 2 $\frac{1}{2}$ into improper fractions

Subtract them like a regualr equation

$\frac{15}{4}$ - $\frac{9}{4}$ = $\frac{6}{4}$

Convert  $\frac{6}{4}$ into a mixed number to get 1 $\frac{1}{2}$