Question

Roger went on a 3-day hike. He walked 5 3/4miles on the first day, 7 1/6miles on the second day and 4 7/8miles on the third day. How many miles did he walk altogether?

A. 16 11/24miles
B. 17 3/8 miles
C. 17 3/4miles
D. 17 19/24 miles

Answer 1

I'm not a 100% on this, but I believe it is D. 

Answer 2

5 3/4 + 7 1/6 + 4 7/8 
= 5 18/24 + 7 4/24 + 4 21/24
= 16 43/24
= 17 19/24

answer is D. 17 19/24 miles