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Answer:
He traveled 612 miles in total.
Step-by-step explanation:
You simply multiply the mph he was going to how long he traveled for. This gives us 72x8.5 equaling 612.
He traveled 612 miles
Further explanation
Fraction numbers are known as numerators and denominators
On a number line, fractions are expressed in points that lie between two integers
The general form of fractions is
[tex] \large {\boxed {\bold {\frac {a} {b}}} [/tex]
a = numerator
b = denominator
There are 3 forms of fraction
• 1. proper fraction
• 2. improper fraction
• 3. mixed fraction
Mixed fractions consist of whole numbers and proper fractions
Improper fraction has a top number larger/equal than the bottom number
To multiply Mixed Fractions and whole numbers :
1. Convert to Improper Fractions
2. Multiply the numerators
3. Multiply the denominators
4. Simplify the fraction
For multiplying fractions and whole numbers,
1. Make the whole number a fraction (denominators = 1)
2. Multiplying fractions
Steve drove for 8 1/2 hours at 72 miles per hour
- Convert 8 1/2 to Improper Fractions
[tex]\displaystyle 8\frac{1}{2}--->\frac{17}{2}[/tex]
- Make the whole number a fraction (denominators = 1)
[tex]\displaystyle 72=\frac{72}{1}[/tex]
- Multiply the numerators and denominators
[tex]\displaystyle \frac{17}{2}\times \frac{72}{1}[/tex]
[tex]\displaystyles =\dfrac{1224}{2}\\\\=\boxed{\bold{612}}[/tex]
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