Question

in a team event marcus rode his bicycle 45/100km and leslie rode her bicycle 3/10km. what is the total distance they rode?

Explanation:

Step1: Convert to common denominator

$\frac{3}{10} = \frac{30}{100}$

Step2: Add the two distances

$\frac{45}{100} + \frac{30}{100} = \frac{75}{100}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{75}{100} = \frac{3}{4}$

Answer:

$\frac{75}{100}$ km or $\frac{3}{4}$ km (0.75 km)