Question

using the paths shown, how far is it from richmond to yardley? richmond yardley 1 mi $\frac{11}{15}$ mi hampton write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. mi

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the distances

The distance from Richmond to Hampton is 1 mile and from Hampton to Yardley is $\frac{11}{15}$ mile.

Step2: Add the distances

We need to find the total distance from Richmond to Yardley. We add the two - given distances. $1+\frac{11}{15}$. Since $1=\frac{15}{15}$, then $\frac{15}{15}+\frac{11}{15}=\frac{15 + 11}{15}=\frac{26}{15}$.

Step3: Convert to mixed - number

$\frac{26}{15}=1\frac{11}{15}$

Answer:

$1\frac{11}{15}$ mi