Question

candice spent 3 4/5 hours, and shane spend 2 9/10 hours at track practice over the weekend. how many more hours did candice spend than shane at track practice?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the time spent by each

Candice: \( 3\frac{4}{5} \) hours, Shane: \( 2\frac{9}{10} \) hours.

Step2: Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions

\( 3\frac{4}{5}=\frac{3\times5 + 4}{5}=\frac{19}{5} \), \( 2\frac{9}{10}=\frac{2\times10+9}{10}=\frac{29}{10} \)

Step3: Find a common denominator (10) and subtract

\( \frac{19}{5}=\frac{19\times2}{5\times2}=\frac{38}{10} \), \( \frac{38}{10}-\frac{29}{10}=\frac{38 - 29}{10}=\frac{9}{10} \)

Answer:

\( \frac{9}{10} \) hours