Question

The distance from your home to the school is 4 9/10 miles. From your house to the pool is 3 1/2 miles. How much farther are you from the school than from the pool?

Answer 1

4 9/10 - 3 1/2
4 9/10 - 3 5/10= 1 4/10 = 1 2/5 miles =1.4 miles

Answer 2

I agree with the person who answered first.