SOLUTION: Lance intends to run 5 1/2 miles today. He has just finished running 3 3/4 miles. What portion of his run does he have left?

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Question 1185212: Lance intends to run 5 1/2 miles today. He has just finished running 3 3/4 miles. What portion of his run does he have left?
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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He has run 15/4 miles and intends to run 11/2 or 22/4 miles
He has done 15/4/22/4 or 15/22 of his run.
He has 7/22 of his total run left to go.