jamal hiked on two trails. The first trail was 5 1/3 miles long, and the second trail was 1 3/4 times as long as the first trail. How many miles did Jamal hike ?

Verified Answer :

Just add 5 1/3 and 1 3/4. Like this:

5 1/3 = 5 4/12
+
1 3/4 = 1 9/12
             6   13  / 12
or 7 1/12

aachen

Answer:

\(14\frac{2}{3}\) miles

Step-by-step explanation:

The first trial was \(5\frac{1}{3}\) miles long.

The second trail was \(1\frac{3}{4}\) times as long as the first trail.

\(1\frac{3}{4}\) times as long as the first trail is \(1\frac{3}{4} \times 5\frac{1}{3}=\frac{7}{4} \times \frac{16}{3} =\frac{28}{3}\)

For the total hiking, we need to add both trials.

\(5\frac{1}{3}+\frac{28}{3} = \frac{16}{3} + \frac{28}{3} = \frac{44}{3} = 14\frac{2}{3}\)

So, Jamal hiked a distance of \(14\frac{2}{3}\) miles