The boys on the cross country team ran 3 1/6 miles at practice, while the girls on the team ran 4 2/5 miles. The coach says that the boys and girls ran about 7 1/2 miles combined. Is the coach correct?

Step B:
Show your work to estimate the total to support your answer in Step A.

Step C: Find the exact number of miles run and compare to the estimate of 7 1/2 miles.
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Question

The boys on the cross country team ran 3 1/6  miles at practice, while the girls on the team ran 4  2/5 miles. The coach says that the boys and girls ran about 7 1/2 miles combined. Is the coach correct?

Step B:
Show your work to estimate the total to support your answer in Step A.

Step C: Find the exact number of miles run and compare to the estimate of  7 1/2 miles. 
need help on

jhonyy9 · Answer

so like a first step add

$$3\frac{ 1 }{ 6 } + 4\frac{ 2 }{ 5 } = ?$$