<PRE><B>Question 682005</B>
Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction
12 {{{1/2}}} is 2*12=24+1=25, so {{{25/2}}}
{{{(1/2)(25/2) = 25/4}}} miles left
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convert back to mixed number
6{{{1/4}}} miles
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