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7 / 12 – / 12
= (7-5) / 12
2
= / 12
WORD PROBLEMS:
Example 1: Rachel rode her bike for one-fifth of a mile on Monday and two-fifths of a
mile on Tuesday. How many miles did she ride altogether?
To solve this problem, we will add two fractions with like denominators.
Solution:
Answer: Rachel rode her bike for three-fifths of a mile altogether.