Question

jason drives $3\frac{5}{10}$ miles to the bank. then he drives $\frac{3}{10}$ mile to the post office.
what is the total distance jason drives? write your answer as a mixed number.
? $\frac{7}{?}$ miles

Explanation:

Step1: Add the mixed number and fraction

$3\frac{5}{10} + \frac{3}{10}$

Step2: Add the fractional parts first

$\frac{5}{10} + \frac{3}{10} = \frac{8}{10}$

Step3: Combine with whole number

$3 + \frac{8}{10} = 3\frac{8}{10}$

Step4: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{8}{10} = \frac{4}{5}$

Answer:

$3\frac{4}{5}$ miles