Common Core Standard 5.NF.A.2
This standard covers the following:
Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole, including cases of unlike denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem. Use benchmark fractions and number sense of fractions to estimate mentally and assess the reasonableness of answers.
Problem: In their game, Kyle threw a ball for a distance of 18/4 yards, while Lisa threw the same ball for a distance of 19/9 yards. How many yards did the ball travel in total?
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To find the total distance the ball traveled, we need to add the distances thrown by Kyle and Lisa. Given: - Kyle threw the ball for a distance of 18/4 yards. - Lisa threw the ball for a distance of 19/9 yards. Step 1: Convert the fractions to decimals or find a common denominator to add the fractions. Let's convert the fractions to decimals: Kyle's throw: 18/4 = 4.5 yards Lisa's throw: 19/9 โ 2.11 yards Step 2: Add the distances thrown by Kyle and Lisa. Total distance = Kyle's throw + Lisa's throw Total distance = 4.5 yards + 2.11 yards Total distance = 6.61 yards Therefore, the ball traveled a total distance of approximately 6.61 yards. ### Answer: 6.61 yards
Expected answer: 119/18
Correct? No
Problem: Johnnie the monkey was given 18/7 bananas by the zookeeper in the morning, and 12/14 bananas in the afternoon. In total, how many bananas were given to Johnnie the monkey?
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To solve this problem, we need to add the number of bananas Johnnie received in the morning and afternoon. However, the fractions have different denominators, so we first need to find a common denominator to add them together. Given: - Johnnie received 18/7 bananas in the morning. - Johnnie received 12/14 bananas in the afternoon. Step 1: Find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators 7 and 14. LCM(7, 14) = 14 Step 2: Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator of 14. Morning bananas: 18/7 ร 2/2 = 36/14 Afternoon bananas: 12/14 (already has a denominator of 14) Step 3: Add the fractions with the common denominator. 36/14 + 12/14 = 48/14 Step 4: Simplify the resulting fraction. 48/14 = 24/7 = 3 3/7 Therefore, Johnnie the monkey received a total of 3 3/7 bananas. ### Answer: 3 3/7
Expected answer: 24/7
Correct? Yes
Problem: In addition to the bananas given to Johnnie the monkey in the morning and afternoon, the zookeeper decides to give Johnnie the same total amount of bananas the next day. How many bananas in total did Johnnie the monkey receive over these two days?
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Great! Let's solve this problem step by step. We already know that Johnnie received 3 3/7 bananas on the first day. Now, we need to find the total number of bananas Johnnie received over the two days. Given: - Johnnie received 3 3/7 bananas on the first day. - The zookeeper gives Johnnie the same total amount of bananas the next day. Step 1: Determine the number of bananas Johnnie received on the second day. Second day bananas = 3 3/7 (same as the first day) Step 2: Add the number of bananas from both days. Total bananas = First day bananas + Second day bananas Total bananas = 3 3/7 + 3 3/7 Step 3: Simplify the resulting fraction. 3 3/7 + 3 3/7 = 6 6/7 Therefore, Johnnie the monkey received a total of 6 6/7 bananas over the two days. ### Answer: 6 6/7
Expected answer: 48/7
Correct? Yes
Problem: The bottom of a door measures 4/19 inches from the floor, and the top of the door measures 9/10 inches from the ceiling. What is the total distance of the bottom and top of the door from the floor and ceiling, respectively?
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Let's solve this step by step: 1. The bottom of the door is 4/19 inches from the floor. 2. The top of the door is 9/10 inches from the ceiling. 3. To find the total distance, we need to add these two fractions. 4/19 + 9/10 4. Before adding, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator will be the product of the denominators: 19 ร 10 = 190. 5. Now, we convert each fraction to an equivalent fraction with the denominator 190: 4/19 = (4 ร 10)/(19 ร 10) = 40/190 9/10 = (9 ร 19)/(10 ร 19) = 171/190 6. Add the fractions: 40/190 + 171/190 = 211/190 7. Simplify the fraction: 211/190 = 1 21/190 = 1 1/10 Therefore, the total distance of the bottom and top of the door from the floor and ceiling, respectively, is 1 1/10 inches. ### Answer: 1 1/10 inches.
Expected answer: 211/190
Correct? No
Problem: Ralph's juice recipe requires 17/3 liters of apple juice. However, he only uses 15/11 liters of it. How many liters of apple juice are left unused?
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Let's solve this step by step: 1. Ralph's recipe requires 17/3 liters of apple juice. 2. But he only uses 15/11 liters. 3. To find the unused amount, we need to subtract the used amount from the required amount. Required amount: 17/3 liters Used amount: 15/11 liters 4. To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 3 ร 11 = 33. 17/3 = 17 ร 11 / 3 ร 11 = 187/33 15/11 = 15 ร 3 / 11 ร 3 = 45/33 5. Now we can subtract: 187/33 - 45/33 = 142/33 6. Simplify the fraction: 142/33 = 4 10/33 = 4 30/99 = 4 10/33 Therefore, 4 10/33 liters of apple juice are left unused. ### Answer: 4 10/33 liters
Expected answer: 142/33
Correct? Yes
Problem: After finishing his juice recipe, Ralph decides to add an additional 3/18 liters of apple juice to the mix. How many liters of unused apple juice are left now?
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Let's continue from the previous problem: 1. We found that 4 10/33 liters of apple juice were left unused. 2. Now, Ralph adds an additional 3/18 liters to the mix. 3. To find the new amount of unused apple juice, we need to subtract 3/18 from 4 10/33. Unused amount: 4 10/33 liters Added amount: 3/18 liters 4. To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 33 ร 18 = 594. 4 10/33 = 4 ร 18 + 10 ร 18 / 33 ร 18 = 72 + 180 / 594 = 252/594 3/18 = 3 ร 33 / 18 ร 33 = 99/594 5. Now we can subtract: 252/594 - 99/594 = 153/594 6. Simplify the fraction: 153/594 = 51/198 = 17/66 Therefore, after adding 3/18 liters of apple juice to the mix, 17/66 liters of apple juice are left unused. ### Answer: 17/66 liters
Expected answer: 91/22
Correct? No
Problem: If Ralph had initially started with 17/3 liters of apple juice but had only used 14/11 liters, how many liters of apple juice would he have left unused then?
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Great! Let's solve this problem step by step, similar to the previous one. Given: - Ralph initially started with 17/3 liters of apple juice. - He only used 14/11 liters. Step 1: Find the common denominator to subtract the fractions. The common denominator is 3 ร 11 = 33. Step 2: Convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator. 17/3 = 17 ร 11 / 3 ร 11 = 187/33 14/11 = 14 ร 3 / 11 ร 3 = 42/33 Step 3: Subtract the used amount from the initial amount. 187/33 - 42/33 = 145/33 Step 4: Simplify the resulting fraction. 145/33 = 4 13/33 Therefore, if Ralph had initially started with 17/3 liters of apple juice but had only used 14/11 liters, he would have 4 13/33 liters of apple juice left unused. ### Answer: 4 13/33 liters
Expected answer: 145/33
Correct? Yes
Problem: Billy is trying to roller skate in an empty parking lot. He initially travels 4 miles, but rolls back for 17/20 of a mile after spotting a pothole. How many miles did he ultimately travel forward?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Billy initially travels 4 miles forward. 2. He then rolls back 17/20 of a mile. To convert 17/20 to a decimal, divide 17 by 20: 17 รท 20 = 0.85 miles 3. To find the distance he ultimately traveled forward, subtract the distance he rolled back from the initial distance: 4 miles - 0.85 miles = 3.15 miles Therefore, Billy ultimately traveled 3.15 miles forward. ### Answer: 3.15 miles
Expected answer: 63/20
Correct? No
Problem: A rocket was launched into orbit. On the first day, it traveled 15/3 light years. On the second day, it traveled an additional 2/7 light years. How far has the rocket traveled in total?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Distance traveled on the first day: * The rocket traveled 15/3 light years on the first day. * 15/3 = 5 light years 2. Distance traveled on the second day: * The rocket traveled an additional 2/7 light years on the second day. 3. Total distance traveled: * Total distance = Distance on first day + Distance on second day * Total distance = 15/3 + 2/7 * To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is 21 (the product of 3 and 7). * 15/3 = (15 ร 7)/(3 ร 7) = 105/21 * 2/7 = (2 ร 3)/(7 ร 3) = 6/21 * Total distance = 105/21 + 6/21 = 111/21 * 111/21 = 5 2/7 light years (mixed fraction) Therefore, the rocket has traveled a total of 5 2/7 light years. ### Answer: 5 2/7 light years
Expected answer: 37/7
Correct? Yes
Problem: In a change of earlier data, it was discovered that the rocket only traveled 15/3 light years on the first day. However, on the second day, it actually covered 18/7 light years instead of 2/7 light years. With this new information, how far has the rocket traveled in total?
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Okay, let's solve this problem with the updated information: 1. Distance traveled on the first day: * The rocket traveled 15/3 light years on the first day. * 15/3 = 5 light years 2. Distance traveled on the second day (updated): * The rocket traveled 18/7 light years on the second day. 3. Total distance traveled: * Total distance = Distance on first day + Distance on second day * Total distance = 15/3 + 18/7 * To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is 21 (the product of 3 and 7). * 15/3 = (15 ร 7)/(3 ร 7) = 105/21 * 18/7 = (18 ร 3)/(7 ร 3) = 54/21 * Total distance = 105/21 + 54/21 = 159/21 * 159/21 = 7 8/21 light years (mixed fraction) Therefore, with the updated information, the rocket has traveled a total of 7 8/21 light years. ### Answer: 7 8/21 light years
Expected answer: 53/7
Correct? No
Problem: Captain Silverbeard found 10/13 of a treasure map at one shipwreck site and 16/19 of the same treasure map at another site. What is the total portion of the treasure map that he found?
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Let's solve this step by step: 1. First, we need to find a common denominator for the fractions 10/13 and 16/19. The least common multiple of 13 and 19 is 13 ร 19 = 247. 2. Now, let's convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the denominator 247: 10/13 = 10 ร 19/13 ร 19 = 190/247 16/19 = 16 ร 13/19 ร 13 = 208/247 3. Now we can add these fractions: 190/247 + 208/247 = 398/247 4. Simplify the fraction: 398/247 cannot be simplified further as 398 and 247 have no common factors other than 1. Therefore, the total portion of the treasure map that Captain Silverbeard found is 398/247. ### Answer: 398/247
Expected answer: 398/247
Correct? Yes
Problem: After Captain Silverbeard finds the portions of the treasure map, he discovers another piece on a third site which is 15/17 of the total map. What is the total portion of the treasure map that Captain Silverbeard has now?
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Great! Let's continue from where we left off and add the newly found portion to the total. Given: - Captain Silverbeard had already found 398/247 of the treasure map. - He discovered another piece which is 15/17 of the total map. Step 1: Convert 15/17 to an equivalent fraction with the denominator 247 (the common denominator we found earlier). 15/17 = 15 ร 247/17 ร 247 = 3705/4199 Step 2: Add the new portion to the previously found portion. 398/247 + 3705/4199 = (398 ร 4199 + 3705 ร 247) / (247 ร 4199) = (1671202 + 915135) / 1037553 = 2586337 / 1037553 Step 3: Simplify the fraction. 2586337 and 1037553 have no common factors other than 1, so the fraction cannot be simplified further. Therefore, the total portion of the treasure map that Captain Silverbeard has now is 2586337/1037553. ### Answer: 2586337/1037553
Expected answer: 10471/4199
Correct? No
Problem: Suppose instead of finding 10/13 of the treasure map at the first shipwreck site, Captain Silverbeard found a larger piece which was 10/9 of the total map. Keeping the second portion from the other shipwreck site the same at 16/19, what is the total portion of the treasure map that he found now?
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In this new scenario, Captain Silverbeard found 10/9 of the map at the first site and 16/19 at the second site. Let's solve this step by step: 1. Convert 10/9 to an improper fraction: 10/9 = 1 1/9 2. Add the fractions 1 1/9 and 16/19: - First, convert the mixed number 1 1/9 to an improper fraction: 1 1/9 = 9/9 + 1/9 = 10/9 - Now, find the common denominator of 9 and 19, which is 171 (9 ร 19 = 171) - Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the denominator 171: 10/9 = 10 ร 19/9 ร 19 = 190/171 16/19 = 16 ร 9/19 ร 9 = 144/171 - Add the fractions: 190/171 + 144/171 = 334/171 3. The sum 334/171 is an improper fraction. Convert it to a mixed number: 334 รท 171 = 1 remainder 163 So, 334/171 = 1 163/171 Therefore, the total portion of the treasure map that Captain Silverbeard found is 1 163/171, which is greater than 1. This means he found more than one complete map. ### Answer: 1 163/171
Expected answer: 334/171
Correct? Yes
Problem: A hiker decides to walk 9/6 miles North before walking 2/16 miles East. How many miles has the hiker traveled in total?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. The hiker walks 9/6 miles North. 9/6 = 1 1/2 miles = 1.5 miles 2. Then, the hiker walks 2/16 miles East. 2/16 = 1/8 miles = 0.125 miles 3. To find the total distance traveled, we add the distances: 1.5 miles + 0.125 miles = 1.625 miles Therefore, the hiker has traveled a total of 1.625 miles. ### Answer: 1.625 miles
Expected answer: 13/8
Correct? No
Problem: In Jessica's sandbox, she has a pile of sand that is 16/9 cubic feet. She then removes 4/13 cubic feet of sand from the sandbox. How much sand does she have left in her sandbox?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Jessica's sandbox initially has 16/9 cubic feet of sand. * She removes 4/13 cubic feet of sand from the sandbox. 2. To find out how much sand is left, we need to subtract the removed amount from the initial amount: * Sand left = Initial amount - Removed amount * Sand left = 16/9 - 4/13 3. To subtract fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of 9 and 13. * LCM(9, 13) = 117 4. Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator: * 16/9 = (16 ร 13) / (9 ร 13) = 208/117 * 4/13 = (4 ร 9) / (13 ร 9) = 36/117 5. Now we can subtract the fractions: * Sand left = 208/117 - 36/117 * Sand left = (208 - 36) / 117 * Sand left = 172/117 6. Simplify the fraction if possible: * 172/117 cannot be simplified further as the greatest common factor (GCF) of 172 and 117 is 1. Therefore, Jessica has 172/117 cubic feet of sand left in her sandbox. ### Answer: 172/117 cubic feet
Expected answer: 172/117
Correct? Yes
Problem: Jessica decided to add more sand to her sandbox. She adds an extra 19/15 cubic feet of sand to it. After this, how much sand does she now have in her sandbox?
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Great! Let's continue from where we left off and find out how much sand Jessica has in her sandbox after adding more sand. Given: - Jessica had 172/117 cubic feet of sand in her sandbox. - She adds an extra 19/15 cubic feet of sand. Step 1: To add the fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of 117 and 15. LCM(117, 15) = 1755 Step 2: Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator: - 172/117 = (172 ร 15) / (117 ร 15) = 2580/1755 - 19/15 = (19 ร 117) / (15 ร 117) = 2223/1755 Step 3: Add the fractions: Total sand = 2580/1755 + 2223/1755 Total sand = (2580 + 2223) / 1755 Total sand = 4803/1755 Step 4: Simplify the fraction if possible: 4803/1755 cannot be simplified further as the greatest common factor (GCF) of 4803 and 1755 is 1. Therefore, after adding an extra 19/15 cubic feet of sand, Jessica now has 4803/1755 cubic feet of sand in her sandbox. ### Answer: 4803/1755 cubic feet
Expected answer: 1601/585
Correct? Yes
Problem: In our previous scenario, let's say that Jessica initially had a smaller pile of sand that was 16/9 cubic feet. If she still removed 4/8 cubic feet of sand as before, how much sand does she now have left in her sandbox?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Jessica's sandbox initially has 16/9 cubic feet of sand. * She removes 4/8 cubic feet of sand from the sandbox. 2. To find out how much sand is left, we need to subtract the removed amount from the initial amount: * Sand left = Initial amount - Removed amount * Sand left = 16/9 - 4/8 3. To subtract fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of 9 and 8. * LCM(9, 8) = 72 4. Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator: * 16/9 = (16 ร 8) / (9 ร 8) = 128/72 * 4/8 = (4 ร 9) / (8 ร 9) = 36/72 5. Now we can subtract the fractions: * Sand left = 128/72 - 36/72 * Sand left = (128 - 36) / 72 * Sand left = 92/72 6. Simplify the fraction if possible: * 92/72 = (92 รท 4) / (72 รท 4) * 92/72 = 23/18 Therefore, Jessica has 23/18 cubic feet of sand left in her sandbox. ### Answer: 23/18 cubic feet
Expected answer: 23/18
Correct? Yes
Problem: Jacob has a piece of rope that is 15/12 meters long and he adds a piece that is 17/17 meters long to it. What is the total length of the rope now?
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Let's solve this step by step: 1. First, let's convert the fractions to have a common denominator. The common denominator will be the product of the denominators: 12 * 17 = 204. 15/12 = (15 * 17) / (12 * 17) = 255/204 17/17 = (17 * 12) / (17 * 12) = 204/204 2. Now we can add the fractions: 255/204 + 204/204 = (255 + 204) / 204 = 459/204 3. To simplify this fraction, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). The GCF of 459 and 204 is 51. 459/204 = (459 รท 51) / (204 รท 51) = 9/4 4. So, the total length of the rope is 9/4 meters. ### Answer: 9/4 meters or 2 1/4 meters.
Expected answer: 9/4
Correct? Yes
Problem: Jacob now wants to double the total length of the rope he has. If Jacob starts with the rope that is ((15 / 12) + (17 / 17)) meters long, and then adds another piece of the same length to it, what will be the total length of the combined ropes?
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Great! Let's solve this problem step by step. We'll start by using the result from the previous problem. Given: - Jacob starts with a rope that is ((15 / 12) + (17 / 17)) meters long. - He wants to double the length by adding another piece of the same length. Step 1: Determine the length of the initial rope. From the previous problem, we know that ((15 / 12) + (17 / 17)) = 9/4 meters. Step 2: Double the length of the initial rope. To double the length, we multiply the initial length by 2. (9/4) ร 2 = 18/4 Step 3: Simplify the fraction. 18/4 = 9/2 meters or 4 1/2 meters. Therefore, after adding another piece of the same length to the initial rope, the total length of the combined ropes will be 9/2 meters or 4 1/2 meters. ### Answer: 9/2 meters or 4 1/2 meters.
Expected answer: 9/2
Correct? Yes
Problem: Now, suppose Jacob starts with a piece of rope that is 7/12 meters long instead of 15/12 meters. If he still adds the rope piece that is 17/17 meters long to it, what is the total length of the rope now?
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Okay, let's solve this problem using the same steps as before: 1. Convert the fractions to have a common denominator. The common denominator will be the product of the denominators: 12 * 17 = 204. 7/12 = (7 * 17) / (12 * 17) = 119/204 17/17 = (17 * 12) / (17 * 12) = 204/204 2. Add the fractions: 119/204 + 204/204 = (119 + 204) / 204 = 323/204 3. Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). The GCF of 323 and 204 is 17. 323/204 = (323 รท 17) / (204 รท 17) = 19/12 4. The total length of the rope is 19/12 meters. To convert 19/12 to a mixed number: 19 รท 12 = 1 remainder 7 So, 19/12 = 1 7/12 ### Answer: 19/12 meters or 1 7/12 meters.
Expected answer: 19/12
Correct? Yes
Problem: Mark has 1 full pair of pants and another 13/4 pairs from various incomplete sets. How many pairs of pants does he have in total?
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Let's solve this step by step: 1. Mark has 1 full pair of pants. 2. In addition to the full pair, he has 13/4 pairs of pants. To convert 13/4 to a mixed number: 13 รท 4 = 3 remainder 1 So, 13/4 = 3 1/4 pairs of pants. 3. Now, let's add the full pair and the incomplete pairs: 1 + 3 1/4 = 4 1/4 pairs of pants Therefore, Mark has 4 1/4 pairs of pants in total. ### Answer: 4 1/4
Expected answer: 17/4
Correct? Yes
Problem: Mark already had 1 full pair of pants and another 13/4 pairs from various incomplete sets. If he goes shopping and buys an additional 13/3 pairs of pants, how many pairs of pants does he have in total now?
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Great! Let's solve this problem step by step. We'll first calculate the number of pants Mark had initially, and then add the new pants he bought. Given: - Mark initially had 1 full pair of pants and 13/4 pairs from incomplete sets. - He buys an additional 13/3 pairs of pants. Step 1: Calculate the total number of pants Mark had initially. - Convert 13/4 to a mixed number: 13 รท 4 = 3 remainder 1, so 13/4 = 3 1/4 - Add the full pair to the incomplete pairs: 1 + 3 1/4 = 4 1/4 pairs of pants Step 2: Convert the additional pants (13/3) to a mixed number. - 13 รท 3 = 4 remainder 1, so 13/3 = 4 1/3 pairs of pants Step 3: Add the initial number of pants to the newly bought pants. - 4 1/4 + 4 1/3 = (17/4) + (13/3) - To add fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 12 (LCM of 4 and 3). - (17/4) = (51/12) and (13/3) = (52/12) - (51/12) + (52/12) = 103/12 - Convert 103/12 to a mixed number: 103 รท 12 = 8 remainder 7, so 103/12 = 8 7/12 Therefore, after buying the additional pants, Mark has 8 7/12 pairs of pants in total. ### Answer: 8 7/12
Expected answer: 103/12
Correct? Yes
Problem: Instead of starting with 1 full pair of pants and another 13/4 pairs, let's say Mark originally had 1 full pair of pants and 9/4 pairs from various incomplete sets. How many pairs of pants would he then have in total?
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Okay, let's solve this new problem step by step: 1. Mark has 1 full pair of pants. 2. In addition to the full pair, he has 9/4 pairs of pants. To convert 9/4 to a mixed number: 9 รท 4 = 2 remainder 1 So, 9/4 = 2 1/4 pairs of pants. 3. Now, let's add the full pair and the incomplete pairs: 1 + 2 1/4 = 3 1/4 pairs of pants Therefore, with 1 full pair and 9/4 pairs from incomplete sets, Mark would have 3 1/4 pairs of pants in total. ### Answer: 3 1/4
Expected answer: 13/4
Correct? Yes
Problem: Miss Jenny stayed after school to grade papers. She spent 8/8 hours on one subject and an additional 20/19 hours on another subject. How long did she spend grading papers in total?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Miss Jenny spent 8/8 hours on one subject. 8/8 = 1 hour 2. She spent an additional 20/19 hours on another subject. To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator is 19. 8/8 = 152/152 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 19) 152/152 = 152/19 รท 8 = 19/19 = 1 So, 8/8 hours = 19/19 hours 3. Now we can add the fractions: 19/19 + 20/19 = 39/19 hours 4. To simplify the fraction, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). The GCF of 39 and 19 is 1, so the fraction cannot be simplified further. Therefore, Miss Jenny spent a total of 39/19 hours grading papers. ### Answer: 39/19 hours
Expected answer: 39/19
Correct? Yes
Problem: After grading papers, Miss Jenny spends an additional 1/12 hours organizing her lesson plans. How long did she spend in total between grading papers and organizing her lesson plans?
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Great! Let's continue from where we left off and add the time Miss Jenny spent organizing her lesson plans. Given: - Miss Jenny spent 39/19 hours grading papers. - She spent an additional 1/12 hours organizing her lesson plans. Step 1: Find a common denominator for 39/19 and 1/12 to add the fractions. The common denominator is 228 (19 ร 12). Step 2: Convert 39/19 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 228. 39/19 = (39 ร 12)/(19 ร 12) = 468/228 Step 3: Convert 1/12 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 228. 1/12 = (1 ร 19)/(12 ร 19) = 19/228 Step 4: Add the fractions. 468/228 + 19/228 = 487/228 Step 5: Simplify the fraction if possible. The greatest common factor (GCF) of 487 and 228 is 1, so the fraction cannot be simplified further. Therefore, Miss Jenny spent a total of 487/228 hours between grading papers and organizing her lesson plans. ### Answer: 487/228 hours
Expected answer: 487/228
Correct? Yes
Problem: Suppose instead of spending 20/19 hours on the second subject, Miss Jenny had actually spent 20/13 hours. How long did she spend grading papers in total then?
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Okay, let's solve this problem with the updated information: 1. Miss Jenny spent 8/8 hours on one subject. 8/8 = 1 hour 2. She spent an additional 20/13 hours on another subject. To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator is 104 (8 ร 13). 8/8 = 104/104 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 13) 104/104 = 104/13 รท 8 = 13/13 = 1 20/13 = 160/104 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 8) 3. Now we can add the fractions: 104/104 + 160/104 = 264/104 4. To simplify the fraction, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). The GCF of 264 and 104 is 8. 264 รท 8 = 33 104 รท 8 = 13 So, 264/104 = 33/13 Therefore, with the updated information, Miss Jenny spent a total of 33/13 hours grading papers. ### Answer: 33/13 hours
Expected answer: 33/13
Correct? Yes
Problem: A cloud was observed at a height of 12/3 kms, it later ascended by 15/12 kms. What was the resultant height of the cloud from the ground?
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Let's solve this step by step: 1. Initial height of the cloud: * The cloud was initially observed at a height of 12/3 kms. * 12/3 = 4 kms 2. Height ascended by the cloud: * The cloud later ascended by 15/12 kms. * 15/12 = 1.25 kms 3. Resultant height of the cloud: * Resultant height = Initial height + Height ascended * Resultant height = 4 kms + 1.25 kms * Resultant height = 5.25 kms Therefore, the resultant height of the cloud from the ground is 5.25 kms. ### Answer: 5.25 kms
Expected answer: 21/4
Correct? No
Problem: Jack rides his scooter 3/9 of a mile to the library. After leaving, he scoots another 17/15 of a mile to his grandparents' house. How many miles does Jack ride his scooter in total?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Jack rides his scooter 3/9 of a mile to the library. 2. After leaving, he rides another 17/15 of a mile to his grandparents' house. 3. To find the total distance, we need to add the two fractions: 3/9 + 17/15 To add fractions with different denominators, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator will be the least common multiple (LCM) of 9 and 15. 4. LCM(9, 15) = 45 Now, let's convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the denominator of 45: 5. 3/9 = (3 ร 5)/(9 ร 5) = 15/45 6. 17/15 = (17 ร 3)/(15 ร 3) = 51/45 Add the fractions: 7. 15/45 + 51/45 = 66/45 Simplify the fraction: 8. 66/45 = 22/15 = 1 7/15 Therefore, Jack rides his scooter a total of 1 7/15 miles. ### Answer: 1 7/15 miles
Expected answer: 22/15
Correct? Yes
Problem: After visiting his grandparents' house, Jack decides to ride his scooter to the park, which is another 20/12 of mile from his grandparents' house. How many miles does Jack ride his scooter in total now?
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Great! Let's continue from where we left off and add the additional distance to the park. Given: - Jack rides his scooter 3/9 of a mile to the library. - He then rides 17/15 of a mile to his grandparents' house. - From his grandparents' house, he rides another 20/12 of a mile to the park. We already calculated the total distance from the library to his grandparents' house, which is 1 7/15 miles. Now, let's add the distance from his grandparents' house to the park: 1. Convert 20/12 to an improper fraction: 20/12 = 1 8/12 = 1 2/3 2. Add the distance from the grandparents' house to the park to the previous total: 1 7/15 + 1 2/3 To add these fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The LCM of 15 and 3 is 15. 3. Convert 1 2/3 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 15: 1 2/3 = 1 (2 ร 5)/(3 ร 5) = 1 10/15 4. Add the fractions: 1 7/15 + 1 10/15 = 2 17/15 5. Simplify the result: 2 17/15 = 2 + 17/15 = 2 + 1 2/15 = 3 2/15 Therefore, the total distance Jack rides his scooter is 3 2/15 miles. ### Answer: 3 2/15 miles
Expected answer: 47/15
Correct? Yes
Problem: Suppose after revisiting the route, Jack realizes the distance from his home to the library is actually 3/9 of a mile instead of 5/9. The distance from the library to his grandparents' house still remains 17/20 of a mile. How many miles does Jack ride his scooter in total then?
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Okay, let's solve this problem with the updated information: 1. Jack rides his scooter 3/9 of a mile to the library. 2. After leaving, he rides another 17/20 of a mile to his grandparents' house. 3. To find the total distance, we need to add the two fractions: 3/9 + 17/20 To add fractions with different denominators, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator will be the least common multiple (LCM) of 9 and 20. 4. LCM(9, 20) = 180 Now, let's convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the denominator of 180: 5. 3/9 = (3 ร 20)/(9 ร 20) = 60/180 = 1/3 6. 17/20 = (17 ร 9)/(20 ร 9) = 153/180 = 17/20 Add the fractions: 7. 1/3 + 17/20 = 60/180 + 153/180 = 213/180 Simplify the fraction: 8. 213/180 = 1 33/180 = 1 11/60 Therefore, with the updated distances, Jack rides his scooter a total of 1 11/60 miles. ### Answer: 1 11/60 miles
Expected answer: 71/60
Correct? Yes
Problem: There are 4 logs in a pile that each burn for 1/16 of an hour. The fire burns out and Tom brings 16 twigs, each of which burns for 1/12 of an hour. What is the total burn time for the logs and twigs?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Find the total burn time for the logs: * There are 4 logs, and each burns for 1/16 of an hour. * Total burn time for logs = 4 ร 1/16 = 1/4 hour 2. Find the total burn time for the twigs: * There are 16 twigs, and each burns for 1/12 of an hour. * Total burn time for twigs = 16 ร 1/12 = 4/3 hours 3. Add the total burn time for logs and twigs: * Total burn time = Burn time for logs + Burn time for twigs * Total burn time = 1/4 + 4/3 * To add fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 12. * 1/4 = 3/12 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 3) * 4/3 = 16/12 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 4) * Total burn time = 3/12 + 16/12 = 19/12 hours 4. Convert the fraction to a mixed number: * 19/12 = 1 7/12 hours (1 whole hour and 7/12 of an hour) ### Answer: 1 7/12 hours
Expected answer: 19/12
Correct? Yes
Problem: After the logs and twigs burn out, Tom adds 8 pieces of charcoal, each of which burns for 1/5 of an hour. What is the total burn time for the logs, twigs, and charcoal?
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Great! Let's continue from the previous problem and add the burn time for the charcoal. 1. Total burn time for logs and twigs (from the previous problem): * Total burn time for logs and twigs = 1 7/12 hours 2. Find the total burn time for the charcoal: * There are 8 pieces of charcoal, and each burns for 1/5 of an hour. * Total burn time for charcoal = 8 ร 1/5 = 8/5 hours 3. Add the total burn time for logs, twigs, and charcoal: * Total burn time = Burn time for logs and twigs + Burn time for charcoal * Total burn time = 1 7/12 + 8/5 * To add mixed numbers, first convert 1 7/12 to an improper fraction: * 1 7/12 = 12/12 + 7/12 = 19/12 * Now, add 19/12 and 8/5. To add fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 60. * 19/12 = 95/60 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 5) * 8/5 = 96/60 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 12) * Total burn time = 95/60 + 96/60 = 191/60 hours 4. Convert the fraction to a mixed number: * 191/60 = 3 11/60 hours (3 whole hours and 11/60 of an hour) ### Answer: 3 11/60 hours
Expected answer: 191/60
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the original scenario, consider that there were actually 4 logs that each burn for 1/16 of an hour, but Tom only added 15 twigs that each burn for 1/12 of an hour instead. What would be the total burn time for the logs and twigs in this situation?
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Okay, let's solve this problem with the updated information: 1. Find the total burn time for the logs (same as before): * There are 4 logs, and each burns for 1/16 of an hour. * Total burn time for logs = 4 ร 1/16 = 1/4 hour 2. Find the total burn time for the twigs: * There are 15 twigs (instead of 16), and each burns for 1/12 of an hour. * Total burn time for twigs = 15 ร 1/12 = 5/4 hours 3. Add the total burn time for logs and twigs: * Total burn time = Burn time for logs + Burn time for twigs * Total burn time = 1/4 + 5/4 * To add fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 4. * 1/4 + 5/4 = 6/4 hours 4. Convert the fraction to a mixed number: * 6/4 = 1 2/4 = 1 1/2 hours (1 whole hour and 1/2 of an hour) ### Answer: 1 1/2 hours
Expected answer: 3/2
Correct? Yes
Problem: If a ring maker uses 12/16 ounces of a silver for the base of the ring and 16/2 ounces to make the rest of the ring, how many ounces of silver did the ring maker use in total?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. The ring maker uses 12/16 ounces of silver for the base of the ring. To simplify 12/16, we can divide both the numerator and denominator by 4: 12/16 = (12 รท 4) / (16 รท 4) = 3/4 ounces 2. The ring maker uses 16/2 ounces of silver to make the rest of the ring. To simplify 16/2, we can divide both the numerator and denominator by 2: 16/2 = (16 รท 2) / (2 รท 2) = 8/1 = 8 ounces 3. To find the total amount of silver used, we add the amounts used for the base and the rest of the ring: 3/4 + 8 = 3/4 + 32/4 = 35/4 ounces 4. To simplify 35/4, we can divide both the numerator and denominator by 1: 35/4 = (35 รท 1) / (4 รท 1) = 35/4 = 8 3/4 ounces ### Answer: 8 3/4 ounces
Expected answer: 35/4
Correct? Yes
Problem: The ring maker decides to add an ornamental filigree to the ring, which requires an additional 18/20 ounces of silver. How many total ounces of silver did the ring maker use including the filigree?
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Let's continue from the previous problem and add the amount of silver used for the filigree: 1. From the previous problem, we know that the ring maker used 8 3/4 ounces of silver for the base and the rest of the ring. 2. The ring maker uses an additional 18/20 ounces of silver for the ornamental filigree. To simplify 18/20, we can divide both the numerator and denominator by 2: 18/20 = (18 รท 2) / (20 รท 2) = 9/10 ounces 3. To find the total amount of silver used, we add the amounts used for the base, the rest of the ring, and the filigree: 8 3/4 + 9/10 = 35/4 + 9/10 To add these fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is 20: 35/4 = 175/20 9/10 = 18/20 175/20 + 18/20 = 193/20 ounces 4. To simplify 193/20, we can divide both the numerator and denominator by 1: 193/20 = (193 รท 1) / (20 รท 1) = 193/20 = 9 13/20 ounces ### Answer: 9 13/20 ounces
Expected answer: 193/20
Correct? Yes
Problem: If initially, the ring maker used 10/16 ounces of a silver for the base of the ring instead of 12/16 ounces, while still using 16/2 ounces to make the rest of the ring, how many total ounces of silver did the ring maker use then?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem step by step with the new information: 1. The ring maker uses 10/16 ounces of silver for the base of the ring. To simplify 10/16, we can divide both the numerator and denominator by 2: 10/16 = (10 รท 2) / (16 รท 2) = 5/8 ounces 2. The ring maker uses 16/2 ounces of silver to make the rest of the ring. To simplify 16/2, we can divide both the numerator and denominator by 2: 16/2 = (16 รท 2) / (2 รท 2) = 8/1 = 8 ounces 3. To find the total amount of silver used, we add the amounts used for the base and the rest of the ring: 5/8 + 8 = 5/8 + 64/8 = 69/8 ounces 4. To simplify 69/8, we can divide both the numerator and denominator by 1: 69/8 = (69 รท 1) / (8 รท 1) = 69/8 = 8 5/8 ounces ### Answer: 8 5/8 ounces
Expected answer: 69/8
Correct? Yes
Problem: A farmer has an apple tree that produced 10/11 bushels of apples in the morning and 17/11 bushels in the afternoon. How many bushels of apples did the tree produce in total?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * The apple tree produced 10/11 bushels of apples in the morning. * The apple tree produced 17/11 bushels of apples in the afternoon. 2. To find the total number of bushels produced, we need to add the morning and afternoon production: * Total bushels = Morning bushels + Afternoon bushels * Total bushels = 10/11 + 17/11 3. Add the fractions: * 10/11 + 17/11 = (10 + 17) / 11 * (10 + 17) / 11 = 27 / 11 * <<10/11 + 17/11 = (10 + 17) / 11 = 27 / 11>> Therefore, the apple tree produced a total of 27/11 bushels of apples. ### Answer: 27/11 bushels
Expected answer: 27/11
Correct? Yes
Problem: Now assume the farmer's first apple tree produced 10/9 bushels instead of 10/11 bushels in the morning. With the same amount of apples in the afternoon, how many bushels of apples did this tree produce in one day?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the updated information: * The apple tree produced 10/9 bushels of apples in the morning. * The apple tree produced 17/11 bushels of apples in the afternoon. 2. To find the total number of bushels produced, we need to add the morning and afternoon production: * Total bushels = Morning bushels + Afternoon bushels * Total bushels = 10/9 + 17/11 3. To add fractions with different denominators, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of 9 and 11. * LCM(9, 11) = 99 4. Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator: * 10/9 = (10 ร 11) / (9 ร 11) = 110/99 * 17/11 = (17 ร 9) / (11 ร 9) = 153/99 5. Add the fractions: * 110/99 + 153/99 = (110 + 153) / 99 * (110 + 153) / 99 = 263 / 99 * <<110/99 + 153/99 = (110 + 153) / 99 = 263 / 99>> Therefore, the apple tree produced a total of 263/99 bushels of apples in one day. ### Answer: 263/99 bushels
Expected answer: 263/99
Correct? Yes
Problem: If Sam's binoculars increase his range of sight by 3/14 of a mile and Joe's binoculars increase his range of sight by exactly 1 mile (16/16), what is their combined range increase when they use the binoculars one after the other?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Sam's binoculars increase his range of sight by 3/14 of a mile. * Joe's binoculars increase his range of sight by 1 mile (16/16). 2. To find the combined range increase, we need to add the fractions: * Combined range increase = Sam's range increase + Joe's range increase * Combined range increase = 3/14 + 16/16 3. Before adding the fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of 14 and 16, which is 112. 4. Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator: * Sam's range increase: 3/14 = (3 ร 8)/(14 ร 8) = 24/112 * Joe's range increase: 16/16 = (16 ร 7)/(16 ร 7) = 112/112 5. Add the fractions: * Combined range increase = 24/112 + 112/112 = 136/112 6. Simplify the fraction: * 136/112 = 17/14 (divide both numerator and denominator by 8) Therefore, when Sam and Joe use their binoculars one after the other, their combined range increase is 17/14 of a mile. ### Answer: 17/14 of a mile
Expected answer: 17/14
Correct? Yes
Problem: If Sam's binoculars instead increased his range of sight by 4/14 of a mile, while Joe's binoculars still increase his range of sight by exactly 1 mile, how much would their combined range increase be when they use the binoculars one after the other?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem with the updated information. Given: - Sam's binoculars increase his range of sight by 4/14 of a mile. - Joe's binoculars increase his range of sight by 1 mile (16/16). Step 1: Express both fractions with a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of 14 and 16, which is 112. Sam's range increase: 4/14 = (4 ร 8)/(14 ร 8) = 32/112 Joe's range increase: 16/16 = (16 ร 7)/(16 ร 7) = 112/112 Step 2: Add the fractions to find the combined range increase. Combined range increase = Sam's range increase + Joe's range increase Combined range increase = 32/112 + 112/112 = 144/112 Step 3: Simplify the fraction. 144/112 = 9/7 (divide both numerator and denominator by 16) Therefore, when Sam and Joe use their binoculars one after the other, with Sam's binoculars increasing his range of sight by 4/14 of a mile and Joe's binoculars increasing his range of sight by 1 mile, their combined range increase is 9/7 of a mile. ### Answer: 9/7 of a mile
Expected answer: 9/7
Correct? Yes
Problem: Maria uses 15/10 yards of fabric for a section of a blanket and 9/18 more yards for another section. What is the total length of fabric Maria uses for these two sections?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Maria uses 15/10 yards of fabric for one section of the blanket. * She uses 9/18 more yards for another section. 2. Simplify the fractions: * 15/10 = 1 5/10 = 1 1/2 yards * 9/18 = 1/2 yard 3. Add the lengths of fabric used in both sections: * Total length = 1 1/2 + 1/2 * To add these fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 2. * 1 1/2 = 3/2 * Total length = 3/2 + 1/2 = 4/2 = 2 yards Therefore, Maria uses a total of 2 yards of fabric for these two sections of the blanket. ### Answer: 2 yards
Expected answer: 2
Correct? Yes
Problem: After reviewing her measurements, Maria realizes that she actually used a smaller piece of fabric for the second section of the blanket. Instead of the 9/18 yards she originally thought, she actually used only 6/18 yards of fabric. What is the total length of fabric that Maria used for these two sections of the blanket now?
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Okay, let's solve this problem with the updated information: 1. Understand the given information: * Maria uses 15/10 yards of fabric for one section of the blanket. * She uses 6/18 yards (instead of 9/18) for the other section. 2. Simplify the fractions: * 15/10 = 1 5/10 = 1 1/2 yards * 6/18 = 1/3 yard 3. Add the lengths of fabric used in both sections: * Total length = 1 1/2 + 1/3 * To add these fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 6. * 1 1/2 = 3/2 = 9/6 * 1/3 = 2/6 * Total length = 9/6 + 2/6 = 11/6 yards 4. Simplify the result: * 11/6 = 1 5/6 yards Therefore, with the updated information, Maria uses a total of 1 5/6 yards of fabric for these two sections of the blanket. ### Answer: 1 5/6 yards
Expected answer: 11/6
Correct? Yes
Problem: A turtle walks 10/5 miles forward, then walks backward 5/16 mile. How many miles has the turtle actually covered from its starting point?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Convert the fractions to decimals for easier calculation: * 10/5 = 2 miles * 5/16 = 0.3125 miles 2. The turtle walks forward 2 miles and then walks backward 0.3125 miles. To find the actual distance covered from its starting point, we need to subtract the backward distance from the forward distance: * Distance covered = Forward distance - Backward distance * Distance covered = 2 - 0.3125 * Distance covered = 1.6875 miles 3. Convert the decimal back to a fraction: * 1.6875 = 1 11/16 miles Therefore, the turtle has covered a distance of 1 11/16 miles from its starting point. ### Answer: 1 11/16 miles
Expected answer: 27/16
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the previous question, we considered the turtle walking forward 10/5 miles and walking backward 5/16 mile. Now, assume instead that the turtle walks backward a distance of 5/6 miles instead of 5/16 mile after walking forward. Now, how far is the turtle from its starting point?
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Great! Let's solve this problem step by step, using the new information that the turtle walks backward 5/6 miles instead of 5/16 miles. Given: - The turtle walks forward 10/5 miles. - The turtle then walks backward 5/6 miles. Step 1: Convert the forward distance to a decimal. Forward distance = 10/5 miles = 2 miles Step 2: Convert the backward distance to a decimal. Backward distance = 5/6 miles โ 0.8333 miles Step 3: Calculate the distance from the starting point by subtracting the backward distance from the forward distance. Distance from starting point = Forward distance - Backward distance Distance from starting point = 2 - 0.8333 Distance from starting point โ 1.1667 miles Step 4: Convert the decimal result back to a mixed number. 1.1667 miles = 1 1/6 miles Therefore, after walking forward 10/5 miles and then walking backward 5/6 miles, the turtle is approximately 1 1/6 miles away from its starting point. ### Answer: 1 1/6 miles
Expected answer: 7/6
Correct? Yes
Problem: A painter uses 18/11 liters of blue paint and 1/8 liters of white paint to mix a shade of sky blue. How much paint in liters did he use in total?
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To find the total amount of paint used, we need to add the amount of blue paint and white paint together. Amount of blue paint: 18/11 liters Amount of white paint: 1/8 liters To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 11 and 8 is 88. 18/11 = (18 ร 8)/(11 ร 8) = 144/88 liters 1/8 = (1 ร 11)/(8 ร 11) = 11/88 liters Now we can add the fractions: 144/88 + 11/88 = (144 + 11)/88 = 155/88 liters To simplify the fraction, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). The GCF of 155 and 88 is 11. (155 รท 11)/(88 รท 11) = 14/8 = 1 6/8 = 1 3/4 liters ### Answer: 1 3/4 liters
Expected answer: 155/88
Correct? No
Problem: A computer program executed 8 tasks in 4 minutes and then executed another 20 tasks in 14 minutes. What is the total number of tasks it executed per minute?
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To solve this problem, let's break it down into steps: 1. Find the total number of tasks executed: * In the first 4 minutes, 8 tasks were executed. * In the next 14 minutes, 20 tasks were executed. * Total tasks = 8 + 20 = 28 tasks 2. Find the total time taken: * Time taken = 4 minutes + 14 minutes = 18 minutes 3. Calculate the number of tasks executed per minute: * Tasks per minute = Total tasks รท Total time * Tasks per minute = 28 tasks รท 18 minutes * Tasks per minute = 1.555... tasks/minute (rounded to 1.56 tasks/minute) ### Answer: 1.56 tasks per minute
Expected answer: 24/7
Correct? No
Problem: At the end of a rainbow, there are pots filled with magical gold coins. One pot contains 12/13 of a pound of gold coins while another contains 3/2 pounds of gold coins. How much gold is there in total?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * One pot contains 12/13 of a pound of gold coins. * Another pot contains 3/2 pounds of gold coins. 2. To find the total amount of gold, we need to add the fractions: * Total gold = 12/13 + 3/2 3. Before adding the fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator will be the least common multiple (LCM) of 13 and 2. * LCM(13, 2) = 26 4. Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator of 26: * 12/13 = (12 ร 2)/(13 ร 2) = 24/26 * 3/2 = (3 ร 13)/(2 ร 13) = 39/26 5. Now, add the fractions: * Total gold = 24/26 + 39/26 = (24 + 39)/26 = 63/26 6. Simplify the fraction: * 63/26 = 21/26 + 42/26 = 2 + 11/26 = 2 11/26 Therefore, the total amount of gold in the pots is 2 11/26 pounds. ### Answer: 2 11/26 pounds
Expected answer: 63/26
Correct? Yes
Problem: Instead of 12/13 of a pound of magical gold coins in the pot, let's say the pot originally contained 17/13 pounds of gold coins. If we still added this amount to the 3/2 pounds of gold coins in the other pot, how many pounds of gold coins are there now?
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Great! Let's solve this problem with the updated information. Given: - One pot contains 17/13 pounds of gold coins. - Another pot contains 3/2 pounds of gold coins. Step 1: Add the fractions to find the total amount of gold. Total gold = 17/13 + 3/2 Step 2: Find the common denominator by calculating the least common multiple (LCM) of 13 and 2. LCM(13, 2) = 26 Step 3: Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator of 26. 17/13 = (17 ร 2)/(13 ร 2) = 34/26 3/2 = (3 ร 13)/(2 ร 13) = 39/26 Step 4: Add the fractions. Total gold = 34/26 + 39/26 = (34 + 39)/26 = 73/26 Step 5: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number. 73/26 = 2 + 21/26 = 2 21/26 Therefore, the total amount of gold in the pots is 2 21/26 pounds. ### Answer: 2 21/26 pounds
Expected answer: 73/26
Correct? Yes
Problem: In space, an alien named Zorg receives a video message from earth that is divided into parts. The first part of the message is 4/4 hours long, and the second part is 11/1 hour long. How long in total is the message Zorg received?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. The first part of the message is 4/4 hours long. 4/4 = 1 hour 2. The second part of the message is 11/1 hours long. 11/1 = 11 hours 3. To find the total length of the message, we add the duration of both parts: First part + Second part = Total length 1 hour + 11 hours = 12 hours Therefore, the total length of the message Zorg received is 1 + 11 = 12 hours. ### Answer: 12 hours
Expected answer: 12
Correct? Yes
Problem: After watching the original message, Zorg receives an additional part of the message from earth that is 7/8 hours long. What is the total length of all parts of the message that Zorg received?
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Great! Let's solve this problem by adding the duration of the new part to the total length we calculated earlier. Given: - The total length of the original message was 12 hours. - The additional part of the message is 7/8 hours long. Step 1: Add the duration of the additional part to the total length of the original message. Total length = Original message length + Additional part length Total length = 12 hours + 7/8 hours Step 2: Simplify the fraction. Total length = 12 hours + 0.875 hours Step 3: Add the decimal to the whole number. Total length = 12.875 hours Therefore, the total length of all parts of the message that Zorg received is 12.875 hours. ### Answer: 12.875 hours
Expected answer: 103/8
Correct? No
Problem: Upon reviewing the original video message, Zorg realised that the first part of the video message was actually half as long at 4/8 hours instead of 4/4. The second part of the message still remains 11/1 hour long. What is the total length of the message that Zorg has corrected?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. The first part of the message is 4/8 hours long. 4/8 = 1/2 hour (or 0.5 hours) 2. The second part of the message is still 11/1 hours long. 11/1 = 11 hours 3. To find the total length of the corrected message, we add the duration of both parts: First part + Second part = Total length 1/2 hour + 11 hours = 11 1/2 hours (or 11.5 hours) To convert the mixed number 11 1/2 to an improper fraction: - Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator: 11 ร 2 + 1 = 23 - Place the result over the original denominator: 23/2 Therefore, the total length of the corrected message Zorg received is 1/2 + 11 = 11 1/2 hours (or 23/2 hours). ### Answer: 11 1/2 hours (or 23/2 hours)
Expected answer: 23/2
Correct? Yes
Problem: In a park, 10 ducks are equally distributed among 5 ponds, implying each pond has 10 / 5 ducks. In the same park, 8 fish are distributed among 10 small pools, with each pool having 8 / 10 fish. How many animals are there in each pond and pool combined?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Find the number of ducks in each pond: * There are 10 ducks distributed equally among 5 ponds. * Number of ducks per pond = 10 รท 5 = 2 ducks per pond 2. Find the number of fish in each pool: * There are 8 fish distributed equally among 10 pools. * Number of fish per pool = 8 รท 10 = 0.8 fish per pool 3. Find the total number of animals in each pond and pool combined: * Each pond has 2 ducks and each pool has 0.8 fish. * Total animals per pond and pool = 2 + 0.8 = 2.8 animals Therefore, there are 2.8 animals in each pond and pool combined. ### Answer: 2.8
Expected answer: 14/5
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the same park, there are also 12 frogs evenly distributed across 4 lily pads, meaning each lily pad has 12 / 4 frogs. Adding this to the previous sum of animals in each pond and pool, what is the total number of animals on each respective setting (pond, pool, lily pad) combined?
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Great! Let's solve this problem step by step, using the information from the previous problem. Given: - Each pond has 2 ducks. - Each pool has 0.8 fish. - There are 12 frogs evenly distributed across 4 lily pads. Step 1: Find the number of frogs on each lily pad. Number of frogs per lily pad = 12 รท 4 = 3 frogs per lily pad Step 2: Add the number of animals in each respective setting (pond, pool, lily pad). Total animals = Ducks per pond + Fish per pool + Frogs per lily pad Total animals = 2 + 0.8 + 3 = 5.8 Therefore, the total number of animals on each respective setting (pond, pool, lily pad) combined is 5.8. ### Answer: 5.8
Expected answer: 29/5
Correct? No
Problem: In the same park, let's consider a different scenario. Suppose there are now only 2 ducks equally distributed among 5 ponds. Given that each pond will have 2 / 5 ducks and each small pool still has 8 / 10 fish, what will be the total number of animals across each pond and pool in this new scenario?
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Great! Let's solve this problem step by step with the new scenario: 1. Find the number of ducks in each pond: * There are now 2 ducks distributed equally among 5 ponds. * Number of ducks per pond = 2 รท 5 = 0.4 ducks per pond 2. Find the number of fish in each pool (this remains the same as before): * There are 8 fish distributed equally among 10 pools. * Number of fish per pool = 8 รท 10 = 0.8 fish per pool 3. Find the total number of animals in each pond and pool combined: * Each pond has 0.4 ducks and each pool has 0.8 fish. * Total animals per pond and pool = 0.4 + 0.8 = 1.2 animals Therefore, in this new scenario, there are 1.2 animals in each pond and pool combined. ### Answer: 1.2
Expected answer: 6/5
Correct? No
Problem: On a map, 15/11 inches represents the distance between Town A and Town B, and 16/15 inches represents the distance between Town B and Town C. What is the total distance between Town A and Town C on the map?
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Let's solve this step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * The distance between Town A and Town B is represented by 15/11 inches on the map. * The distance between Town B and Town C is represented by 16/15 inches on the map. 2. To find the total distance between Town A and Town C, we need to add the distances from A to B and B to C: * Total distance = Distance from A to B + Distance from B to C * Total distance = 15/11 inches + 16/15 inches 3. Now, we need to add these fractions. To do this, we first need to find a common denominator. The common denominator will be the product of the denominators: 11 ร 15 = 165. 4. Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator: * 15/11 = (15 ร 15) / (11 ร 15) = 225/165 * 16/15 = (16 ร 11) / (15 ร 11) = 176/165 5. Add the fractions: * Total distance = 225/165 + 176/165 * Total distance = (225 + 176) / 165 * Total distance = 401/165 6. Simplify the fraction if possible: * 401/165 cannot be simplified further as there are no common factors between 401 and 165. Therefore, the total distance between Town A and Town C on the map is 401/165 inches. ### Answer: 401/165 inches
Expected answer: 401/165
Correct? Yes
Problem: On a map, 15/11 inches represents the distance between Town A and Town B, and 16/15 inches represents the distance between Town B and Town C. After measuring the distance between Town C and Town D, which was found to be 20/5 inches. What is the total distance between Town A and Town D on the map?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * The distance between Town A and Town B is 15/11 inches on the map. * The distance between Town B and Town C is 16/15 inches on the map. * The distance between Town C and Town D is 20/5 inches on the map. 2. To find the total distance between Town A and Town D, we need to add the distances from A to B, B to C, and C to D: * Total distance = Distance from A to B + Distance from B to C + Distance from C to D * Total distance = 15/11 inches + 16/15 inches + 20/5 inches 3. Now, we need to add these fractions. To do this, we first need to find a common denominator. The common denominator will be the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators: LCM(11, 15, 5) = 165. 4. Convert all fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator: * 15/11 = (15 ร 15) / (11 ร 15) = 225/165 * 16/15 = (16 ร 11) / (15 ร 11) = 176/165 * 20/5 = (20 ร 33) / (5 ร 33) = 660/165 5. Add the fractions: * Total distance = 225/165 + 176/165 + 660/165 * Total distance = (225 + 176 + 660) / 165 * Total distance = 1061/165 6. Simplify the fraction if possible: * 1061/165 cannot be simplified further as there are no common factors between 1061 and 165. Therefore, the total distance between Town A and Town D on the map is 1061/165 inches. ### Answer: 1061/165 inches
Expected answer: 1061/165
Correct? Yes
Problem: On the same map, suppose the distance between Town A and Town B is not 15/11 but 15/11 inches, and 16/7 inches represents the distance between Town B and Town C. Now, what would be the total distance on the map from Town A to Town C?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem using the same steps as before, but with the updated information. Given: - The distance between Town A and Town B is 15/11 inches on the map. - The distance between Town B and Town C is 16/7 inches on the map. Step 1: Add the distances from A to B and B to C to find the total distance. Total distance = Distance from A to B + Distance from B to C Total distance = 15/11 inches + 16/7 inches Step 2: Find the common denominator for the fractions. The common denominator is the product of the denominators: 11 ร 7 = 77. Step 3: Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator. 15/11 = (15 ร 7) / (11 ร 7) = 105/77 16/7 = (16 ร 11) / (7 ร 11) = 176/77 Step 4: Add the fractions. Total distance = 105/77 + 176/77 Total distance = (105 + 176) / 77 Total distance = 281/77 Step 5: Simplify the fraction if possible. 281/77 cannot be simplified further as there are no common factors between 281 and 77. Therefore, the total distance between Town A and Town C on the map is 281/77 inches. ### Answer: 281/77 inches
Expected answer: 281/77
Correct? Yes
Problem: A soap company produces 13/18 tons of Soap A and 4/6 tons of Soap B in a day. How many tons of soap do they produce in total each day?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * The company produces 13/18 tons of Soap A per day. * The company produces 4/6 tons of Soap B per day. 2. Simplify the fraction 4/6 for Soap B: * 4/6 = 2/3 tons of Soap B per day 3. Add the amounts of Soap A and Soap B produced per day: * Total soap produced = Soap A + Soap B * Total soap produced = 13/18 + 2/3 4. Find a common denominator for the fractions 13/18 and 2/3: * The common denominator is 18 (LCM of 18 and 3) * 13/18 remains the same * 2/3 = (2 ร 6)/(3 ร 6) = 12/18 5. Add the fractions with the common denominator: * Total soap produced = 13/18 + 12/18 * Total soap produced = (13 + 12)/18 * Total soap produced = 25/18 6. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: * 25/18 = 1 7/18 tons of soap per day Therefore, the soap company produces 1 7/18 tons of soap in total each day. ### Answer: 1 7/18 tons
Expected answer: 25/18
Correct? Yes
Problem: The soap company plans to double their daily production. After producing 13/18 tons of Soap A and 4/6 tons of Soap B each day, how many tons of soap will they produce in total when they double their production?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem step by step. We'll use the same process as before, but we'll double the amounts at the end. 1. Understand the given information: * The company currently produces 13/18 tons of Soap A per day. * The company currently produces 4/6 tons of Soap B per day. * The company plans to double their daily production. 2. Simplify the fraction 4/6 for Soap B: * 4/6 = 2/3 tons of Soap B per day 3. Add the current amounts of Soap A and Soap B produced per day: * Total soap produced = Soap A + Soap B * Total soap produced = 13/18 + 2/3 4. Find a common denominator for the fractions 13/18 and 2/3: * The common denominator is 18 (LCM of 18 and 3) * 13/18 remains the same * 2/3 = (2 ร 6)/(3 ร 6) = 12/18 5. Add the fractions with the common denominator: * Total soap produced = 13/18 + 12/18 * Total soap produced = (13 + 12)/18 * Total soap produced = 25/18 6. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: * 25/18 = 1 7/18 tons of soap per day 7. Double the total daily production: * Doubled production = 2 ร (1 7/18) * Doubled production = 2 14/18 * Simplify: 2 14/18 = 2 + 14/18 = 2 + 7/9 = 2 7/9 tons of soap per day Therefore, when the soap company doubles their daily production, they will produce 2 7/9 tons of soap in total each day. ### Answer: 2 7/9 tons
Expected answer: 25/9
Correct? Yes
Problem: The soap company decided to increase the production of Soap A to 17/18 tons a day while maintaining the production of Soap B at 4/6 tons a day. How many tons of soap do they produce in total each day after this change?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem step by step, using the same approach as before. 1. Understand the updated information: * The company now produces 17/18 tons of Soap A per day. * The company still produces 4/6 tons of Soap B per day. 2. Simplify the fraction 4/6 for Soap B (as we did in the previous problem): * 4/6 = 2/3 tons of Soap B per day 3. Add the updated amounts of Soap A and Soap B produced per day: * Total soap produced = Soap A + Soap B * Total soap produced = 17/18 + 2/3 4. Find a common denominator for the fractions 17/18 and 2/3: * The common denominator is 18 (LCM of 18 and 3) * 17/18 remains the same * 2/3 = (2 ร 6)/(3 ร 6) = 12/18 5. Add the fractions with the common denominator: * Total soap produced = 17/18 + 12/18 * Total soap produced = (17 + 12)/18 * Total soap produced = 29/18 6. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: * 29/18 = 1 11/18 tons of soap per day Therefore, after increasing the production of Soap A to 17/18 tons a day while maintaining the production of Soap B at 4/6 tons a day, the soap company now produces 1 11/18 tons of soap in total each day. ### Answer: 1 11/18 tons
Expected answer: 29/18
Correct? Yes
Problem: Mark bought a sleeping bag that was 19/2 feet long. However, he decides to cut off 13/12 feet from it to fit his height. How long is his sleeping bag now?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Mark bought a sleeping bag that was 19/2 feet long. * He decides to cut off 13/12 feet from it. 2. Convert the mixed number 19/2 to an improper fraction: * 19/2 = (19 ร 2) / 2 = 38/2 = 19 3. Subtract the length Mark cuts off (13/12 feet) from the original length of the sleeping bag (19 feet): * 19 - 13/12 = (19 ร 12 - 13) / 12 * = (228 - 13) / 12 * = 215/12 4. Convert the improper fraction 215/12 to a mixed number: * 215 รท 12 = 17 remainder 11 * 215/12 = 17 11/12 Therefore, after cutting off 13/12 feet, Mark's sleeping bag is now 17 11/12 feet long. ### Answer: 17 11/12 feet
Expected answer: 101/12
Correct? No
Problem: At the zoo, Mary feeds 6/20 pounds of food to the monkeys, and 18/15 pounds of food to the giraffes. How many pounds of food in total has she given to the monkeys and giraffes?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Convert the fractions to decimals: * 6/20 = 0.3 pounds of food for the monkeys * 18/15 = 1.2 pounds of food for the giraffes 2. Add the decimal values together: * 0.3 + 1.2 = 1.5 pounds of food in total Therefore, Mary has given a total of 1.5 pounds of food to the monkeys and giraffes. ### Answer: 1.5 pounds
Expected answer: 3/2
Correct? No
Problem: Albert has a deck of 20/17 full sets of cards to start. He then collects another full set of 4/1 cards. How many full sets of cards does he have now?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Albert initially has 20/17 full sets of cards. * He collects another full set of 4/1 cards. 2. Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions: * 20/17 = 1 3/17 = (1 ร 17 + 3) / 17 = 20/17 * 4/1 = 4 3. Add the fractions to find the total number of full sets of cards: * 20/17 + 4 = (20 ร 1 + 17 ร 4) / (17 ร 1) = 88/17 4. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: * 88/17 = 5 3/17 Therefore, Albert now has 5 3/17 full sets of cards. ### Answer: 5 3/17
Expected answer: 88/17
Correct? Yes
Problem: Instead of collecting a full set of 4/1 cards, what if Albert had only managed to find 4/11 of a full set? Adding this to his initial 20/17 full sets, how many full sets of cards does he have now?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Albert initially has 20/17 full sets of cards. * He collects another 4/11 of a full set of cards. 2. Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: * 20/17 = 1 3/17 = (1 ร 17 + 3) / 17 = 20/17 3. Add the fractions to find the total number of full sets of cards: * To add fractions with different denominators, we need to find the least common denominator (LCD). * LCD of 17 and 11 is 17 ร 11 = 187 * 20/17 = (20 ร 11) / (17 ร 11) = 220/187 * 4/11 = (4 ร 17) / (11 ร 17) = 68/187 * 220/187 + 68/187 = (220 + 68) / 187 = 288/187 4. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: * 288/187 = 1 101/187 Therefore, after collecting an additional 4/11 of a full set, Albert now has 1 101/187 full sets of cards. ### Answer: 1 101/187
Expected answer: 288/187
Correct? Yes
Problem: A jeweler has 5/14 pound of silver and adds 18/19 pounds more to the supply. How many pounds of silver does the jeweler have now to make rings?
Claude-3 Opus:
To solve this problem, we need to add the two fractions of pounds together to find the total amount of silver the jeweler has. Given: - The jeweler initially has 5/14 pound of silver. - The jeweler adds 18/19 pounds more to the supply. Step 1: Find a common denominator for the fractions. The common denominator is 14 ร 19 = 266. Step 2: Convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator. 5/14 = (5 ร 19) / (14 ร 19) = 95/266 18/19 = (18 ร 14) / (19 ร 14) = 252/266 Step 3: Add the fractions. 95/266 + 252/266 = (95 + 252) / 266 = 347/266 Step 4: Simplify the fraction if possible. 347/266 cannot be simplified further. Therefore, the jeweler now has 347/266 pounds of silver to make rings. ### Answer: 347/266 pounds
Expected answer: 347/266
Correct? Yes
Problem: Following the previous situation, the jeweler finds an additional 2/17 pounds of silver hidden in his workshop's storage. Now, how many pounds of silver does he have in total to make rings?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's add the newly found 2/17 pounds of silver to the total amount the jeweler had before. Given: - The jeweler previously had 347/266 pounds of silver. - The jeweler finds an additional 2/17 pounds of silver. Step 1: Find a common denominator for the fractions. The common denominator is 266 ร 17 = 4,522. Step 2: Convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator. 347/266 = (347 ร 17) / (266 ร 17) = 5,899/4,522 2/17 = (2 ร 266) / (17 ร 266) = 532/4,522 Step 3: Add the fractions. 5,899/4,522 + 532/4,522 = (5,899 + 532) / 4,522 = 6,431/4,522 Step 4: Simplify the fraction if possible. 6,431/4,522 cannot be simplified further. Therefore, with the additional 2/17 pounds of silver found in his workshop's storage, the jeweler now has a total of 6,431/4,522 pounds of silver to make rings. ### Answer: 6,431/4,522 pounds
Expected answer: 6431/4522
Correct? Yes
Problem: In our previous scenario, suppose the jeweler initially had 8/14 pounds of silver instead of 5/14 pounds and then added 18/19 pounds more to his supplies. How many pounds of silver does the jeweler now have to make rings?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem using the same steps as before, but with the updated initial amount of silver. Given: - The jeweler initially has 8/14 pound of silver. - The jeweler adds 18/19 pounds more to the supply. Step 1: Find a common denominator for the fractions. The common denominator is 14 ร 19 = 266. Step 2: Convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator. 8/14 = (8 ร 19) / (14 ร 19) = 152/266 18/19 = (18 ร 14) / (19 ร 14) = 252/266 Step 3: Add the fractions. 152/266 + 252/266 = (152 + 252) / 266 = 404/266 Step 4: Simplify the fraction if possible. 404/266 = 202/133 Therefore, with the updated initial amount of silver, the jeweler now has 202/133 pounds of silver to make rings. ### Answer: 202/133 pounds
Expected answer: 202/133
Correct? Yes
Problem: A turtle starts at a point and moves 11 meters northward. Then, it moves 15/15 of a meter back towards the starting point. How many meters is the turtle from its starting point after these two movement?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this step by step: 1. The turtle first moves 11 meters northward from its starting point. 2. Then, it moves back towards the starting point. The distance it moves back is 15/15 of a meter. 15/15 = 1, so the turtle moves 1 meter back towards the starting point. 3. To find the turtle's distance from the starting point, we need to subtract the distance it moved back from the initial distance it moved northward. Distance from starting point = 11 meters - 1 meter = 10 meters Therefore, after these two movements, the turtle is 10 meters away from its starting point. ### Answer: 10 meters
Expected answer: 10
Correct? Yes
Problem: Continuing from the prior situation, the turtle then decided to move further, walking an additional 15/20 of a meter towards the same direction. How many meters is the turtle from its original starting point now?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's continue from where we left off. Given: - The turtle was 10 meters away from its starting point after the first two movements. - The turtle then moves an additional 15/20 of a meter in the same direction (northward). Step 1: Convert 15/20 to a decimal. 15/20 = 0.75 meters Step 2: Add the additional distance to the previous distance from the starting point. New distance from starting point = Previous distance + Additional distance New distance from starting point = 10 meters + 0.75 meters = 10.75 meters Therefore, after moving an additional 15/20 of a meter northward, the turtle is now 10.75 meters away from its original starting point. ### Answer: 10.75 meters
Expected answer: 43/4
Correct? No
Problem: Reconsider the previous scenario, but this time the turtle returns 15/8 of a meter back towards the starting point instead of the former 15/15 meters. Now, how many meters is the turtle from its starting point after these two movements?
Claude-3 Opus:
Okay, let's solve this problem step by step: 1. The turtle first moves 11 meters northward from its starting point. 2. Then, it moves back towards the starting point. The distance it moves back is 15/8 of a meter. 15/8 = 1.875 meters 3. To find the turtle's distance from the starting point, we need to subtract the distance it moved back from the initial distance it moved northward. Distance from starting point = 11 meters - 1.875 meters = 9.125 meters Therefore, after these two movements, the turtle is 9.125 meters away from its starting point. ### Answer: 9.125 meters
Expected answer: 73/8
Correct? No
Problem: Chloe has a chocolate bar that is 19/2 ounces. If she eats a piece that is 17/2 ounces, how many ounces of chocolate does she have left?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Chloe's chocolate bar is 19/2 ounces. * She eats a piece that is 17/2 ounces. 2. Subtract the amount Chloe ate from the total chocolate bar: * Remaining chocolate = Total chocolate - Eaten chocolate * Remaining chocolate = 19/2 - 17/2 3. Simplify the fraction: * 19/2 - 17/2 = (19 - 17)/2 = 2/2 = 1 Therefore, Chloe has 1 ounce of chocolate left. ### Answer: 1 ounce
Expected answer: 1
Correct? Yes
Problem: After Chloe eats a piece of the chocolate bar, she decides to add a piece from another chocolate bar. The piece from the other bar weighs 4/14 ounces. How many ounces of chocolate does Chloe have now?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's continue from where we left off and solve this problem step by step. Given: - Chloe had 1 ounce of chocolate left from the previous problem. - She adds a piece from another chocolate bar that weighs 4/14 ounces. Step 1: Add the remaining chocolate from the previous problem to the new piece. Chloe's current chocolate = Remaining chocolate + New piece Chloe's current chocolate = 1 + 4/14 Step 2: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. 1 + 4/14 = 14/14 + 4/14 = 18/14 Step 3: Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). The GCF of 18 and 14 is 2. 18/14 = (18 รท 2)/(14 รท 2) = 9/7 Therefore, Chloe now has 9/7 ounces of chocolate. ### Answer: 9/7 ounces
Expected answer: 9/7
Correct? Yes
Problem: Originally, Chloe had a chocolate bar that was 19/2 ounces. What if instead, at the beginning she had eaten a piece that was 9/2 ounces? How many ounces of chocolate would she have had left then?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem with the new information. Given: - Originally, Chloe's chocolate bar was 19/2 ounces. - In this scenario, she eats a piece that is 9/2 ounces. Step 1: Subtract the amount Chloe ate from the total chocolate bar. Remaining chocolate = Total chocolate - Eaten chocolate Remaining chocolate = 19/2 - 9/2 Step 2: Simplify the fraction. 19/2 - 9/2 = (19 - 9)/2 = 10/2 Step 3: Simplify the fraction further by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). GCF of 10 and 2 is 2. (10 รท 2) / (2 รท 2) = 5/1 = 5 Therefore, if Chloe had eaten a piece that was 9/2 ounces, she would have had 5 ounces of chocolate left. ### Answer: 5 ounces
Expected answer: 5
Correct? Yes
Problem: Sammy has a backpack with a capacity of 20/9 liters. If he adds another pouch to the backpack that can hold 8/4 more liters, what will be the total capacity of his backpack?
Claude-3 Opus:
To solve this problem, let's break it down into steps: 1. Understand the given information: * Sammy's backpack has a capacity of 20/9 liters. * He adds a pouch that can hold 8/4 more liters. 2. Convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions: * The backpack's capacity is already in an improper fraction: 20/9 liters. * The pouch's capacity is also in an improper fraction: 8/4 liters. 3. Add the capacities of the backpack and the pouch: * Total capacity = Backpack capacity + Pouch capacity * Total capacity = 20/9 + 8/4 4. Simplify the fraction 8/4: * 8/4 = 2 5. Add 20/9 and 2: * Total capacity = 20/9 + 2 * Total capacity = 20/9 + 18/9 (converting 2 to an equivalent fraction with denominator 9) * Total capacity = 38/9 liters Therefore, the total capacity of Sammy's backpack after adding the pouch is 38/9 liters. ### Answer: 38/9 liters
Expected answer: 38/9
Correct? Yes
Problem: In addition to his already expanded backpack, Sammy finds another tiny side pocket that can carry an extra 3/8 of a liter. What is the total capacity of his backpack now?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's continue from where we left off and add the capacity of the tiny side pocket to the total capacity we calculated earlier. Given: - Sammy's expanded backpack has a capacity of 38/9 liters. - He finds a tiny side pocket that can carry an extra 3/8 of a liter. Step 1: Add the capacity of the tiny side pocket to the total capacity of the expanded backpack. Total capacity = Expanded backpack capacity + Tiny side pocket capacity Total capacity = 38/9 + 3/8 Step 2: Find a common denominator for 9 and 8 to add the fractions. The common denominator is 72 (9 ร 8 = 72). Step 3: Convert 38/9 and 3/8 to equivalent fractions with the common denominator of 72. 38/9 = (38 ร 8)/(9 ร 8) = 304/72 3/8 = (3 ร 9)/(8 ร 9) = 27/72 Step 4: Add the fractions with the common denominator. Total capacity = 304/72 + 27/72 = 331/72 Step 5: Simplify the resulting fraction if possible. 331/72 cannot be simplified further as there are no common factors between 331 and 72. Therefore, the total capacity of Sammy's backpack, including the expanded backpack and the tiny side pocket, is 331/72 liters. ### Answer: 331/72 liters
Expected answer: 331/72
Correct? Yes
Problem: Instead of the backpack having an initial capacity of 20/9 liters, let's say it could only carry 20/12 liters. If Sammy still adds the same extra pouch of 8/4 liters, what would the total capacity of his backpack be then?
Claude-3 Opus:
Alright, let's solve this problem with the updated information: 1. Understand the given information: * Sammy's backpack has a capacity of 20/12 liters. * He adds a pouch that can hold 8/4 more liters. 2. Simplify the fraction 20/12: * 20/12 = 5/3 liters 3. Convert the mixed number 8/4 to an improper fraction: * The pouch's capacity is already in an improper fraction: 8/4 liters. 4. Add the capacities of the backpack and the pouch: * Total capacity = Backpack capacity + Pouch capacity * Total capacity = 5/3 + 8/4 5. Find a common denominator for 5/3 and 8/4: * The common denominator is 12 (LCM of 3 and 4) * 5/3 = 20/12 (multiply numerator and denominator by 4) * 8/4 = 24/12 (multiply numerator and denominator by 3) 6. Add the fractions with the common denominator: * Total capacity = 20/12 + 24/12 * Total capacity = 44/12 7. Simplify the fraction 44/12: * 44/12 = 11/3 liters Therefore, the total capacity of Sammy's backpack after adding the pouch is 11/3 liters. ### Answer: 11/3 liters
Expected answer: 11/3
Correct? Yes
Problem: Captain Hook has 11/8 ounces of gold. He finds an additional 5/5 ounces of gold on his latest treasure hunt. What is the total weight of the gold Captain Hook now has?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Captain Hook initially has 11/8 ounces of gold. * He finds an additional 5/5 ounces of gold. 2. Convert the fractions to have a common denominator: * 11/8 is already in the simplest form. * 5/5 is equal to 1 (since any number divided by itself is 1). 3. Add the fractions: * Total gold = 11/8 + 1 * To add a whole number to a fraction, convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator as the other fraction. * 1 = 8/8 (since 1 * 8/8 = 8/8) * Total gold = 11/8 + 8/8 * Total gold = (11 + 8)/8 * Total gold = 19/8 4. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number (if needed): * 19/8 = 2 3/8 (since 8 goes into 19 twice with a remainder of 3) Therefore, Captain Hook now has a total of 2 3/8 ounces of gold. ### Answer: 2 3/8 ounces
Expected answer: 19/8
Correct? Yes
Problem: After counting his newly found gold, Captain Hook discovers an additional 7/11 ounces of gold hidden in a small pouch he had forgotten about. What is the total weight of all the gold Captain Hook now has?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's continue from where we left off and add the newly discovered gold to the total. 1. Understand the given information: * Captain Hook had a total of 2 3/8 ounces of gold. * He discovers an additional 7/11 ounces of gold. 2. Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction: * 2 3/8 = (2 ร 8 + 3)/8 = 19/8 3. Find the common denominator for 19/8 and 7/11: * The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of 8 and 11. * LCM(8, 11) = 88 4. Convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator: * 19/8 = (19 ร 11)/(8 ร 11) = 209/88 * 7/11 = (7 ร 8)/(11 ร 8) = 56/88 5. Add the fractions: * Total gold = 209/88 + 56/88 * Total gold = (209 + 56)/88 * Total gold = 265/88 6. Simplify the fraction (if possible): * 265/88 cannot be simplified further as the greatest common factor (GCF) of 265 and 88 is 1. 7. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: * 265/88 = 3 1/88 (since 88 goes into 265 three times with a remainder of 1) Therefore, Captain Hook now has a total of 3 1/88 ounces of gold. ### Answer: 3 1/88 ounces
Expected answer: 265/88
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the previous treasure hunt, Captain Hook had originally found 11/8 ounces of gold. But let's say, instead of finding 5/5 ounces of gold as he did in his latest treasure hunt, he discovered 7/5 ounces of gold. How much total weight of gold would Captain Hook have had then?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem step by step, using the same method as before: 1. Understand the given information: * Captain Hook initially has 11/8 ounces of gold. * In this scenario, he finds an additional 7/5 ounces of gold. 2. Convert the fractions to have a common denominator: * 11/8 is already in the simplest form. * 7/5 needs to be converted to have a denominator of 8. * 7/5 = (7 ร 8)/(5 ร 8) = 56/40 = 1 16/40 = 1 2/5 3. Add the fractions: * Total gold = 11/8 + 1 2/5 * Convert the mixed number (1 2/5) to an improper fraction: 1 2/5 = 7/5 * Convert 7/5 to have a denominator of 8: 7/5 = 56/40 = 1 16/40 = 1 2/5 * Total gold = 11/8 + 1 2/5 * Total gold = 11/8 + 10/8 (since 1 2/5 = 10/8) * Total gold = (11 + 10)/8 * Total gold = 21/8 4. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: * 21/8 = 2 5/8 (since 8 goes into 21 twice with a remainder of 5) Therefore, if Captain Hook had discovered 7/5 ounces of gold in his latest treasure hunt, he would have had a total of 2 5/8 ounces of gold. ### Answer: 2 5/8 ounces
Expected answer: 111/40
Correct? No
Problem: If Jake originally had 9/10 of a dollar and then received an additional 20/15 of a dollar, how much money does he have in his wallet now?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Jake originally had 9/10 of a dollar. * He received an additional 20/15 of a dollar. 2. Convert the mixed fractions to improper fractions: * Jake's original amount: 9/10 dollar * Additional amount received: 20/15 dollar = 4/3 dollar 3. Add the fractions: * Total amount = Original amount + Additional amount * Total amount = 9/10 + 4/3 * To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is 30. * 9/10 = 27/30 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 3) * 4/3 = 40/30 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 10) * Total amount = 27/30 + 40/30 = 67/30 4. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed fraction: * 67/30 = 2 10/30 (divide 67 by 30, quotient is 2 and remainder is 10) * 10/30 can be simplified to 1/3 by dividing both numerator and denominator by 10 * Total amount = 2 1/3 dollars Therefore, Jake now has 2 1/3 dollars in his wallet. ### Answer: 2 1/3 dollars
Expected answer: 67/30
Correct? No
Problem: Paul has built the front half of a chair that measures 5/2 feet high. He also constructs the back portion of the chair that measures 20/14 feet. What is the combined height of the front and back portions of the chair that Paul has constructed?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. The front half of the chair measures 5/2 feet high. 5/2 = 2.5 feet 2. The back portion of the chair measures 20/14 feet. To simplify this fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). GCF of 20 and 14 is 2. (20/2) / (14/2) = 10/7 feet 3. To find the combined height, we add the front and back portions: 2.5 feet + 10/7 feet To add these together, we need to convert 10/7 to a decimal or convert 2.5 to an improper fraction. 10/7 โ 1.43 feet (rounded to two decimal places) 2.5 feet + 1.43 feet = 3.93 feet Therefore, the combined height of the front and back portions of the chair is approximately 3.93 feet. ### Answer: 3.93 feet
Expected answer: 55/14
Correct? No
Problem: John has 5 shirts and he donated 12/9 of them to charity. How many shirts does he have left?
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Let's approach this step by step: 1) First, let's understand what 12/9 of John's shirts means. - If we divide 12 by 9, we get 1 1/3, or 1.333... - This means John donated more shirts than he actually had. 2) Since John only has 5 shirts, he can't donate more than 5. - The question doesn't make sense in a real-world context, because you can't donate a fraction of a shirt. 3) If we interpret the question mathematically and allow for fractions of shirts: - John had 5 shirts. - He donated 12/9 * 5 = 60/9 = 6 2/3 shirts. - He would have 5 - 6 2/3 = -1 2/3 shirts left, which is a negative number. However, in reality, you can't have a negative number of shirts. ### Answer: The question doesn't make sense in a real-world context, because you can't donate more shirts than you have or a fraction of a shirt.
Expected answer: 11/3
Correct? No
Problem: Bob has a jacket that measures 14/3 meters in length. However, he finds the jacket is slightly too long for him so he decides to cut off 14/16 meter from the original length. What is the length of Bob's jacket after the alteration?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Bob's jacket originally measures 14/3 meters in length. * Bob wants to cut off 14/16 meter from the original length. 2. Convert the original length of the jacket from an improper fraction to a mixed number: * 14/3 = 4 2/3 meters 3. Convert 14/16 meter to a proper fraction: * 14/16 = 7/8 meter 4. Subtract the length Bob cuts off from the original length: * 4 2/3 - 7/8 meters * First, convert the mixed number 4 2/3 to an improper fraction: * 4 2/3 = (4 ร 3 + 2) / 3 = 14/3 meters * Now, subtract 7/8 from 14/3: * 14/3 - 7/8 = (14 ร 8 - 7 ร 3) / (3 ร 8) * = (112 - 21) / 24 * = 91/24 meters 5. Convert the result back to a mixed number: * 91/24 = 3 19/24 meters Therefore, after cutting off 14/16 meter, the length of Bob's jacket is 3 19/24 meters. ### Answer: 3 19/24 meters
Expected answer: 91/24
Correct? Yes
Problem: Following the alteration, Bob decides to cut off an additional 9/4 meters. After yet another alteration, what is the remaining length of Bob's jacket now?
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Let's continue from the previous solution: 1. The current length of Bob's jacket is 3 19/24 meters. 2. Bob decides to cut off an additional 9/4 meters. 3. Convert 3 19/24 meters to an improper fraction: * 3 19/24 = (3 ร 24 + 19) / 24 = 91/24 meters 4. Subtract 9/4 meters from 91/24 meters: * 91/24 - 9/4 meters * To subtract fractions with different denominators, find the least common denominator (LCD): * LCD of 24 and 4 is 24 * Convert 9/4 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 24: * 9/4 = (9 ร 6) / (4 ร 6) = 54/24 meters * Now, subtract 54/24 from 91/24: * 91/24 - 54/24 = (91 - 54) / 24 = 37/24 meters 5. Convert the result to a mixed number: * 37/24 = 1 13/24 meters Therefore, after cutting off an additional 9/4 meters, the remaining length of Bob's jacket is 1 13/24 meters. ### Answer: 1 13/24 meters
Expected answer: 37/24
Correct? Yes
Problem: Initially, Bob's jacket was 16/3 meters in length instead of 14/3 meters. If he still cuts off 14/16 meter from this new original length, then what would be the length of Bob's jacket after the alteration now?
Claude-3 Opus:
Apologies for the confusion. Let's solve the problem with the updated information: 1. Understand the given information: * Bob's jacket originally measures 16/3 meters in length. * Bob wants to cut off 14/16 meter from the original length. 2. Convert the original length of the jacket from an improper fraction to a mixed number: * 16/3 = 5 1/3 meters 3. Convert 14/16 meter to a proper fraction: * 14/16 = 7/8 meter 4. Subtract the length Bob cuts off from the original length: * 5 1/3 - 7/8 meters * First, convert the mixed number 5 1/3 to an improper fraction: * 5 1/3 = (5 ร 3 + 1) / 3 = 16/3 meters * Now, subtract 7/8 from 16/3: * 16/3 - 7/8 = (16 ร 8 - 7 ร 3) / (3 ร 8) * = (128 - 21) / 24 * = 107/24 meters 5. Convert the result back to a mixed number: * 107/24 = 4 11/24 meters Therefore, after cutting off 14/16 meter from the new original length of 16/3 meters, the length of Bob's jacket would be 4 11/24 meters. ### Answer: 4 11/24 meters
Expected answer: 107/24
Correct? Yes
Problem: Officer Max spends 2/6 part of an hour completing paperwork. Then, he spends 14/7 parts of an hour patrolling the neighborhood. How much time, in parts of an hour, does Officer Max use for these two tasks?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Officer Max spends 2/6 part of an hour completing paperwork. 2. He then spends 14/7 parts of an hour patrolling the neighborhood. 3. To find the total time spent on these two tasks, we need to add the fractions: 2/6 + 14/7 4. Before adding fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator will be the least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 7. LCM(6, 7) = 42 5. Now, let's convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator of 42: 2/6 = 2 ร 7/6 ร 7 = 14/42 14/7 = 14 ร 6/7 ร 6 = 84/42 6. Add the fractions: 14/42 + 84/42 = 98/42 7. Simplify the result: 98/42 = 49/21 Therefore, Officer Max spends 49/21 parts of an hour on these two tasks. ### Answer: 49/21
Expected answer: 7/3
Correct? Yes
Problem: Following his patrol, Officer Max then begins his shift at the police station which typically lasts 20 hours. How many hours are left in his shift after he finishes his paperwork and neighborhood patrol?
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Great! Let's continue from where we left off and find out how many hours are left in Officer Max's shift after completing his paperwork and neighborhood patrol. Given: - Officer Max's shift at the police station typically lasts 20 hours. - He spends 49/21 parts of an hour on paperwork and neighborhood patrol. Step 1: Convert 49/21 parts of an hour to hours. 49/21 รท 1 = 49/21 hours = 2 1/3 hours (or 2.33 hours) Step 2: Subtract the time spent on paperwork and patrol from the total shift duration. Time left in the shift = Total shift duration - Time spent on paperwork and patrol Time left in the shift = 20 hours - 2 1/3 hours Time left in the shift = 20 hours - 2.33 hours = 17.67 hours Step 3: Convert 17.67 hours to hours and minutes. 0.67 hours = 0.67 ร 60 minutes = 40.2 minutes (rounded to 40 minutes) Therefore, Officer Max has 17 hours and 40 minutes left in his shift after completing his paperwork and neighborhood patrol. ### Answer: 17 hours and 40 minutes
Expected answer: 53/3
Correct? No
Problem: Now consider a day when Officer Max spends 2/5 part of an hour, instead of 2/6 part of an hour, completing paperwork but still spends 14/7 parts of an hour patrolling the neighborhood. How much time, in parts of an hour, does Officer Max use for these two tasks in this scenario?
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Great! Let's solve this problem step by step with the new information: 1. Officer Max spends 2/5 part of an hour completing paperwork. 2. He spends 14/7 parts of an hour patrolling the neighborhood. 3. To find the total time spent on these two tasks, we need to add the fractions: 2/5 + 14/7 4. Before adding fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator will be the least common multiple (LCM) of 5 and 7. LCM(5, 7) = 35 5. Now, let's convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator of 35: 2/5 = 2 ร 7/5 ร 7 = 14/35 14/7 = 14 ร 5/7 ร 5 = 70/35 6. Add the fractions: 14/35 + 70/35 = 84/35 7. Simplify the result: 84/35 = 12/5 Therefore, in this scenario, Officer Max spends 12/5 parts of an hour on these two tasks. ### Answer: 12/5
Expected answer: 12/5
Correct? Yes
Problem: John watched a movie for 10/12 of an hour and then watched a TV show for another 3/8 of an hour. What is the total time he spent watching in hours?
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Let's solve this step by step: 1. First, let's find the time John spent watching the movie: * John watched the movie for 10/12 of an hour. * 10/12 = 5/6 (simplify the fraction) * So, John watched the movie for 5/6 of an hour. 2. Next, let's find the time John spent watching the TV show: * John watched the TV show for 3/8 of an hour. 3. Now, let's add the time he spent watching the movie and the TV show: * Total time = Time watching movie + Time watching TV show * Total time = 5/6 + 3/8 * To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 6 and 8 is 24. * 5/6 = 20/24 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 4) * 3/8 = 9/24 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 3) * Total time = 20/24 + 9/24 = 29/24 4. Let's convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: * 29 รท 24 = 1 with a remainder of 5 * So, 29/24 = 1 5/24 Therefore, the total time John spent watching the movie and the TV show is 1 5/24 hours. ### Answer: 1 5/24 hours
Expected answer: 29/24
Correct? Yes
Problem: If John watched a movie for 10/12 of an hour and then watched a TV show for another 3/8 of an hour, and then repeated this same routine, what is the total time he spent watching in hours?
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Okay, let's solve this problem step by step: 1. First, let's find the total time John spent watching the movie and TV show in one routine: * Time spent watching the movie = 10/12 of an hour * Time spent watching the TV show = 3/8 of an hour * Total time for one routine = 10/12 + 3/8 * To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 12 and 8 is 24. * 10/12 = 20/24 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 2) * 3/8 = 9/24 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 3) * Total time for one routine = 20/24 + 9/24 = 29/24 2. Now, let's calculate the total time for repeating the routine: * Total time = Time for one routine ร 2 * Total time = 29/24 ร 2 * Total time = 58/24 3. Let's simplify the fraction: * 58 รท 24 = 2 with a remainder of 10 * So, 58/24 = 2 10/24 * Simplify 10/24 by dividing both numerator and denominator by 2 * 10/24 = 5/12 Therefore, the total time John spent watching the movie and TV show, repeating the routine, is 2 5/12 hours. ### Answer: 2 5/12 hours
Expected answer: 29/12
Correct? Yes
Problem: If instead of watching the movie for 10/12 of an hour, John watched it for 10/7 of an hour, and he still watched the TV show for another 3/8 of an hour, what is the total time he spent watching in hours?
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Okay, let's solve this problem with the updated information: 1. Time John spent watching the movie: * John watched the movie for 10/7 of an hour. 2. Time John spent watching the TV show: * John watched the TV show for 3/8 of an hour. 3. Add the time he spent watching the movie and the TV show: * Total time = Time watching movie + Time watching TV show * Total time = 10/7 + 3/8 * To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 7 and 8 is 56. * 10/7 = 80/56 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 8) * 3/8 = 21/56 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 7) * Total time = 80/56 + 21/56 = 101/56 4. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: * 101 รท 56 = 1 with a remainder of 45 * So, 101/56 = 1 45/56 Therefore, the total time John spent watching the movie and the TV show is 1 45/56 hours. ### Answer: 1 45/56 hours
Expected answer: 101/56
Correct? Yes
Problem: Mr. Carpenter makes crafting chairs a meticulous process. He takes 5/3 hours to build the frame and additional 10/13 hours to upholster it. How long does it take for him to build a chair from start to finish?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Mr. Carpenter takes 5/3 hours to build the frame of a chair. * He takes an additional 10/13 hours to upholster the chair. 2. To find the total time, we need to add the time taken for building the frame and upholstering: * Total time = Time for building frame + Time for upholstering * Total time = 5/3 + 10/13 3. To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 3 and 13 is 39: * 5/3 = 5 ร 13/3 ร 13 = 65/39 * 10/13 = 10 ร 3/13 ร 3 = 30/39 4. Now we can add the fractions: * Total time = 65/39 + 30/39 * Total time = 95/39 5. Simplify the fraction: * 95/39 cannot be simplified further as 95 and 39 have no common factors other than 1. So, it takes Mr. Carpenter 95/39 hours to build a chair from start to finish. ### Answer: 95/39 hours
Expected answer: 95/39
Correct? Yes
Problem: Mr. Carpenter has now taken on an additional task. After building the chair and doing the upholstery work, he spends another 8/19 hours to apply the varnish. Now, how long does the entire process of making a chair take?
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Great! Let's solve this problem step by step, using the information from the previous problem. Given: - Mr. Carpenter takes 5/3 hours to build the frame of a chair. - He takes an additional 10/13 hours to upholster the chair. - He spends another 8/19 hours to apply the varnish. Step 1: Calculate the total time without varnishing (from the previous problem). Total time without varnishing = 5/3 + 10/13 = 95/39 hours Step 2: Add the time for varnishing to the total time. Total time = Total time without varnishing + Time for varnishing Total time = 95/39 + 8/19 Step 3: Find a common denominator for 39 and 19 to add the fractions. The common denominator is 741 (39 ร 19). - 95/39 = 95 ร 19/39 ร 19 = 1805/741 - 8/19 = 8 ร 39/19 ร 39 = 312/741 Step 4: Add the fractions. Total time = 1805/741 + 312/741 = 2117/741 Step 5: Simplify the fraction if possible. 2117 and 741 have no common factors other than 1, so 2117/741 cannot be simplified further. Therefore, the entire process of making a chair, including building the frame, upholstering, and varnishing, takes Mr. Carpenter 2117/741 hours. ### Answer: 2117/741 hours
Expected answer: 2117/741
Correct? Yes
Problem: In another batch of chair production, Mr. Carpenter managed to reduce his timeframe. Now, he takes only 5/10 hours to build the frame of the chair while the time for upholstery stays the same as 10/13 hours. How long does it take for him to build a chair with the new time for frame construction?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem step by step with the new information: 1. Understand the given information: * Mr. Carpenter now takes 5/10 hours (or 1/2 hour) to build the frame of a chair. * The time for upholstery remains the same at 10/13 hours. 2. To find the total time, we need to add the new time taken for building the frame and the time for upholstering: * Total time = Time for building frame + Time for upholstering * Total time = 5/10 + 10/13 3. To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 10 and 13 is 130: * 5/10 = 5 ร 13/10 ร 13 = 65/130 * 10/13 = 10 ร 10/13 ร 10 = 100/130 4. Now we can add the fractions: * Total time = 65/130 + 100/130 * Total time = 165/130 5. Simplify the fraction: * 165/130 = 33/26 (divide both numerator and denominator by 5) So, with the new time for frame construction, it takes Mr. Carpenter 33/26 hours to build a chair from start to finish. ### Answer: 33/26 hours
Expected answer: 33/26
Correct? Yes
Problem: Anna has a bracelet that consists of small and large beads. The small beads are each 8/4 mm in diameter and the large beads are each 15/2 mm in diameter. If she adds a small and a large bead to her bracelet, what would be the total added diameter in mm?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Small beads have a diameter of 8/4 mm each. * Large beads have a diameter of 15/2 mm each. * Anna adds one small bead and one large bead to her bracelet. 2. Simplify the diameter of the small bead: * Diameter of small bead = 8/4 mm * 8/4 = 2 mm 3. Simplify the diameter of the large bead: * Diameter of large bead = 15/2 mm * 15/2 = 7.5 mm 4. Calculate the total added diameter: * Total added diameter = Diameter of small bead + Diameter of large bead * Total added diameter = 2 mm + 7.5 mm * Total added diameter = 9.5 mm ### Answer: 9.5 mm
Expected answer: 19/2
Correct? No
Problem: A rocket travels 11/18 light-years to an alien planet, then travels another 8/2 light-years towards a distant star. What is the total distance covered by the rocket?
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To find the total distance covered by the rocket, we need to add the two distances together. However, the fractions have different denominators, so we first need to convert them to equivalent fractions with the same denominator. Step 1: Find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators. LCM of 18 and 2 is 18. Step 2: Convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the denominator of 18. 11/18 is already in the correct form. 8/2 = (8 ร 9)/(2 ร 9) = 72/18 Step 3: Add the fractions. 11/18 + 72/18 = (11 + 72)/18 = 83/18 Step 4: Simplify the fraction if possible. 83/18 cannot be simplified further. Therefore, the total distance covered by the rocket is 83/18 light-years. ### Answer: 83/18 light-years
Expected answer: 83/18
Correct? Yes
Problem: Let's reconsider our previous journey of the rocket. Assume that instead of traveling 8/2 light-years towards a distant star after reaching the alien planet, the rocket only traveled 8/13 light-years. In this case, what would be the total distance covered by the rocket?
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In this new scenario, the rocket travels 11/18 light-years to the alien planet and then 8/13 light-years towards a distant star. To find the total distance covered by the rocket, we need to add these two fractions together. Step 1: Find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators. LCM of 18 and 13 is 234. Step 2: Convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the denominator of 234. 11/18 = (11 ร 13)/(18 ร 13) = 143/234 8/13 = (8 ร 18)/(13 ร 18) = 144/234 Step 3: Add the fractions. 143/234 + 144/234 = (143 + 144)/234 = 287/234 Step 4: Simplify the fraction if possible. 287/234 cannot be simplified further. Therefore, in this new scenario, the total distance covered by the rocket is 287/234 light-years. ### Answer: 287/234 light-years
Expected answer: 287/234
Correct? Yes
Problem: Johnathan needs 12/14 yards of one fabric to make a sleeping bag, and another 8/5 yards of a different fabric to create the liner. How many yards of fabric does he need in total to create his sleeping bag?
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To solve this problem, we need to add the amount of fabric needed for the sleeping bag and the liner. 1. Fabric needed for the sleeping bag: 12/14 yards 2. Fabric needed for the liner: 8/5 yards To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 14 and 5 is 70. 3. Converting 12/14 to an equivalent fraction with denominator 70: 12/14 = (12 ร 5)/(14 ร 5) = 60/70 4. Converting 8/5 to an equivalent fraction with denominator 70: 8/5 = (8 ร 14)/(5 ร 14) = 112/70 5. Adding the fractions: 60/70 + 112/70 = 172/70 6. Simplifying the result: 172/70 = 2 32/70 = 2 16/35 yards Therefore, Johnathan needs 2 16/35 yards of fabric in total to create his sleeping bag. ### Answer: 2 16/35 yards
Expected answer: 86/35
Correct? Yes
Problem: After calculating the total fabrics Jonathan needed for the sleeping bag, he remembered that he had bought 17 yards of fabric in total. How many yards does he have left after using the necessary fabric to create his sleeping bag?
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Great! Let's solve this problem step by step. We know that Johnathan needs 2 16/35 yards of fabric to create his sleeping bag, and he bought 17 yards of fabric in total. 1. Fabric needed for the sleeping bag: 2 16/35 yards 2. Total fabric bought: 17 yards To find out how many yards of fabric Johnathan has left, we need to subtract the fabric used for the sleeping bag from the total fabric bought. 3. Converting 2 16/35 to an improper fraction: 2 16/35 = (2 ร 35 + 16)/35 = 86/35 4. Converting 17 to an improper fraction with denominator 35: 17 = 17 ร 35/35 = 595/35 5. Subtracting the fractions: 595/35 - 86/35 = 509/35 6. Simplifying the result: 509/35 = 14 19/35 yards Therefore, Johnathan has 14 19/35 yards of fabric left after using the necessary fabric to create his sleeping bag. ### Answer: 14 19/35 yards
Expected answer: 509/35
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the previous problem, Johnathan originally thought he needed 12/14 yards of one fabric to create the sleeping bag. But after rechecking his measurements, he realized he only needed 12/17 yards of that fabric. The liner fabric remained the same at 8/5 yards. How many total yards of fabric does he actually need to make the sleeping bag?
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Let's solve this problem step by step. We need to add the corrected amount of fabric needed for the sleeping bag and the liner. 1. Fabric needed for the sleeping bag: 12/17 yards 2. Fabric needed for the liner: 8/5 yards To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 17 and 5 is 85. 3. Converting 12/17 to an equivalent fraction with denominator 85: 12/17 = (12 ร 5)/(17 ร 5) = 60/85 4. Converting 8/5 to an equivalent fraction with denominator 85: 8/5 = (8 ร 17)/(5 ร 17) = 136/85 5. Adding the fractions: 60/85 + 136/85 = 196/85 6. Simplifying the result: 196/85 = 2 26/85 = 2 6/17 yards Therefore, with the corrected measurements, Johnathan actually needs 2 6/17 yards of fabric in total to create his sleeping bag. ### Answer: 2 6/17 yards
Expected answer: 196/85
Correct? No
Problem: In a forest, there are 5/4 acres of pine trees and 1/2 acre of oak trees. What is the total acreage of pine and oak trees in the forest?
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To find the total acreage of pine and oak trees in the forest, we need to add the acreage of pine trees and oak trees together. Given: - There are 5/4 acres of pine trees. - There are 1/2 acre of oak trees. Step 1: Add the acreage of pine trees and oak trees. Total acreage = Acreage of pine trees + Acreage of oak trees Total acreage = 5/4 + 1/2 Step 2: Find a common denominator for the fractions. The common denominator is 4. 5/4 = 5/4 1/2 = 2/4 Step 3: Add the fractions with the common denominator. Total acreage = 5/4 + 2/4 = 7/4 Step 4: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number (if necessary). 7/4 = 1 3/4 Therefore, the total acreage of pine and oak trees in the forest is 1 3/4 acres. ### Answer: 1 3/4 acres
Expected answer: 7/4
Correct? Yes
Problem: After further research, it is found that the forest actually had 5/3 acres of pine trees instead of 5/4 acres. Keeping the acreage of oak trees the same, what is the new total acreage of pine and oak trees in the forest?
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Let's update our calculation with the new information. The forest has 5/3 acres of pine trees and 1/2 acre of oak trees. Given: - There are 5/3 acres of pine trees. - There are 1/2 acre of oak trees. Step 1: Add the acreage of pine trees and oak trees. Total acreage = Acreage of pine trees + Acreage of oak trees Total acreage = 5/3 + 1/2 Step 2: Find a common denominator for the fractions. The common denominator is 6. 5/3 = 10/6 1/2 = 3/6 Step 3: Add the fractions with the common denominator. Total acreage = 10/6 + 3/6 = 13/6 Step 4: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number. 13/6 = 2 1/6 Therefore, with the updated information, the total acreage of pine and oak trees in the forest is 2 1/6 acres. ### Answer: 2 1/6 acres
Expected answer: 13/6
Correct? Yes
Problem: Jake has 12/7 of a yard of fabric. He finds another piece that measures 2/14 of a yard. If he combines both pieces, how much fabric does he have to make his shirt?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Jake has 12/7 of a yard of fabric. 2. He finds another piece that measures 2/14 of a yard. 3. To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 7 and 14 is 14. 4. Convert 12/7 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 14: 12/7 = (12 ร 2)/(7 ร 2) = 24/14 5. Now we can add the fractions: 24/14 + 2/14 = 26/14 6. Simplify the fraction: 26/14 = 13/7 (dividing both numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, 2) Therefore, when Jake combines both pieces of fabric, he will have 13/7 of a yard. ### Answer: 13/7 of a yard
Expected answer: 13/7
Correct? Yes
Problem: After making his shirt, Jake realizes he needs to remove 4/16 of a yard of fabric for the shirt to fit perfectly. How much fabric will he have left after making this adjustment?
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Great! Let's continue from where we left off and solve this problem step by step. Given: - Jake has 13/7 of a yard of fabric after combining the two pieces. - He needs to remove 4/16 of a yard of fabric for the shirt to fit perfectly. Step 1: Convert 13/7 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 16. 13/7 = (13 ร 16)/(7 ร 16) = 208/112 Step 2: Convert the improper fraction 208/112 to a mixed number. 208 รท 112 = 1 remainder 96 208/112 = 1 96/112 Step 3: Simplify the fraction 96/112 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, 16. 96/112 = (96 รท 16)/(112 รท 16) = 6/7 So, 208/112 = 1 6/7 Step 4: Subtract 4/16 from 1 6/7. 1 6/7 - 4/16 First, convert 6/7 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 16. 6/7 = (6 ร 2)/(7 ร 2) = 12/14 12/14 = (12 ร 8)/(14 ร 8) = 96/112 96/112 = (96 รท 16)/(112 รท 16) = 6/7 Now, subtract: 1 6/7 - 4/16 = 1 + 6/7 - 4/16 = 1 + 42/112 - 4/16 = 1 + 21/56 - 1/4 = 1 + 21/56 - 14/56 = 1 + 7/56 = 63/56 Therefore, after making the adjustment, Jake will have 63/56 of a yard of fabric left. ### Answer: 63/56 of a yard
Expected answer: 45/28
Correct? No
Problem: Let's say Jake originally had less fabric, only 12/6 yards instead of 12/7 yards. He still finds an additional piece of fabric that measures 2/14 of a yard. If he combines both these pieces now, then how much fabric does he have altogether for his shirt?
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Okay, let's solve this problem with the updated information: 1. Jake has 12/6 of a yard of fabric. 2. He finds another piece that measures 2/14 of a yard. 3. First, simplify 12/6 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, 6: 12/6 = (12 รท 6)/(6 รท 6) = 2/1 = 2 yards 4. Now, we need to add 2 yards and 2/14 of a yard. 5. Convert 2 yards to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 14: 2 = 28/14 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 14) 6. Now we can add the fractions: 28/14 + 2/14 = 30/14 7. Simplify the fraction: 30/14 = 15/7 (dividing both numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, 2) Therefore, when Jake combines both pieces of fabric, he will have 15/7 of a yard. ### Answer: 15/7 of a yard
Expected answer: 15/7
Correct? Yes
Problem: At a park, a special tree produces on average 10/4 kilograms of fruit every summer. In the winter, it loses some of its fruit, amounting to 12/20 kg. What is the difference in kilograms of the fruit from summer to winter?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Find the amount of fruit the tree produces in summer: * The tree produces 10/4 kilograms of fruit in summer. * 10/4 = 2.5 kilograms 2. Find the amount of fruit the tree loses in winter: * The tree loses 12/20 kilograms of fruit in winter. * 12/20 = 6/10 = 0.6 kilograms 3. Calculate the difference in kilograms of fruit from summer to winter: * Difference = Summer fruit - Winter fruit loss * Difference = 2.5 - 0.6 * Difference = 1.9 kilograms ### Answer: 1.9
Expected answer: 19/10
Correct? Yes
Problem: Continuing from the first scenario, suppose that this special tree only produces 10/4 kilograms of fruit in the summer, but it only loses 11/20 kilograms of its fruit in the winter, instead of 12/20 kilograms. What is now the difference in kilograms of the fruit from summer to winter?
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Great! Let's solve this problem using the new information provided. Given: - The tree produces 10/4 kilograms of fruit in summer. - The tree loses 11/20 kilograms of fruit in winter. Step 1: Find the amount of fruit the tree produces in summer (same as before). Summer fruit = 10/4 kilograms Summer fruit = 2.5 kilograms Step 2: Find the amount of fruit the tree loses in winter (updated). Winter fruit loss = 11/20 kilograms Winter fruit loss = 0.55 kilograms Step 3: Calculate the difference in kilograms of fruit from summer to winter. Difference = Summer fruit - Winter fruit loss Difference = 2.5 - 0.55 Difference = 1.95 kilograms ### Answer: 1.95
Expected answer: 39/20
Correct? No
Problem: A ballerina starts with a routine that lasts 13/5 minutes but decides to shorten it by 15/16 minutes. How long is her routine after shortening it?
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Let's solve this step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * The initial routine lasts 13/5 minutes. * The ballerina decides to shorten it by 15/16 minutes. 2. Convert the mixed number 13/5 to an improper fraction: * 13/5 = (5 ร 2 + 3) / 5 = 13/5 3. Subtract the time she shortens the routine by (15/16) from the initial routine time (13/5): * 13/5 - 15/16 * To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 5 ร 16 = 80. * 13/5 = (13 ร 16) / (5 ร 16) = 208/80 * 15/16 = (15 ร 5) / (16 ร 5) = 75/80 * 208/80 - 75/80 = 133/80 4. Simplify the resulting fraction: * 133/80 cannot be simplified further as the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1. 5. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: * 133 รท 80 = 1 remainder 53 * 133/80 = 1 53/80 Therefore, after shortening her routine, the ballerina's routine will last 1 53/80 minutes. ### Answer: 1 53/80 minutes
Expected answer: 133/80
Correct? Yes
Problem: After shortening her routine, the ballerina decides to add a new dance move that lasts 2/20 minutes. How long is her routine now with the new dance move?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's continue from where we left off and add the new dance move to the shortened routine. Given: - The ballerina's routine after shortening is 1 53/80 minutes. - The new dance move lasts 2/20 minutes. Step 1: Convert 1 53/80 to an improper fraction. 1 53/80 = (1 ร 80 + 53) / 80 = 133/80 Step 2: Convert 2/20 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 80. 2/20 = (2 ร 4) / (20 ร 4) = 8/80 Step 3: Add the fractions. 133/80 + 8/80 = (133 + 8) / 80 = 141/80 Step 4: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number. 141 รท 80 = 1 remainder 61 141/80 = 1 61/80 Therefore, after adding the new dance move, the ballerina's routine is now 1 61/80 minutes long. ### Answer: 1 61/80 minutes
Expected answer: 141/80
Correct? Yes
Problem: If originally the ballerina's routine lasted 13/5 minutes but she had only shortened it by 12/16 minutes instead of 15/16 minutes, how long would her routine be then?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem using the same approach as before. Given: - The initial routine lasts 13/5 minutes. - The ballerina decides to shorten it by 12/16 minutes. Step 1: Convert 13/5 to an improper fraction. 13/5 = (5 ร 2 + 3) / 5 = 13/5 Step 2: Subtract the time she shortens the routine by (12/16) from the initial routine time (13/5). - Find the common denominator: 5 ร 16 = 80 - Convert 13/5 to an equivalent fraction with the denominator 80: 13/5 = (13 ร 16) / (5 ร 16) = 208/80 - Convert 12/16 to an equivalent fraction with the denominator 80: 12/16 = (12 ร 5) / (16 ร 5) = 60/80 - Subtract: 208/80 - 60/80 = 148/80 Step 3: Simplify the resulting fraction. 148/80 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 4. 148 รท 4 = 37 80 รท 4 = 20 Simplified fraction: 37/20 Step 4: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number. 37 รท 20 = 1 remainder 17 37/20 = 1 17/20 Therefore, if the ballerina had shortened her routine by 12/16 minutes, her new routine would last 1 17/20 minutes. ### Answer: 1 17/20 minutes
Expected answer: 37/20
Correct? Yes
Problem: Miss Daisy has 19/6 kg of fertilizers for her flowers. If she uses 17/20 kg on her roses, how much fertilizers does she have left to use on her other flowers?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction: 19/6 = 3 + 1/6 = (3 ร 6 + 1) / 6 = 19/6 2. Subtract the amount of fertilizer used on roses from the total amount: 19/6 - 17/20 3. To subtract fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 20, which is 60. 4. Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator: 19/6 = (19 ร 10) / (6 ร 10) = 190/60 17/20 = (17 ร 3) / (20 ร 3) = 51/60 5. Now we can subtract the fractions: 190/60 - 51/60 = (190 - 51) / 60 = 139/60 6. Simplify the fraction: 139/60 = 2 + 19/60 = 2 + (1 ร 60 + 19) / 60 = 2 + 79/60 = 2 19/60 Therefore, Miss Daisy has 2 19/60 kg of fertilizer left for her other flowers. ### Answer: 2 19/60 kg
Expected answer: 139/60
Correct? Yes
Problem: Following up on the previous scenario, Miss Daisy finds an additional 11/11 kg of fertilizer in her shed. After she took away 17/20 kg from the original 19/6 kg to use on her roses, she added this new amount to the fertilizer she had left. How much fertilizer does she have now?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem step by step, using the information from the previous scenario. Given: - Miss Daisy had 19/6 kg of fertilizer initially. - She used 17/20 kg on her roses. - She found an additional 11/11 kg of fertilizer in her shed. Step 1: Calculate the amount of fertilizer left after using 17/20 kg on her roses (from the previous scenario). 19/6 - 17/20 = 190/60 - 51/60 = 139/60 = 2 19/60 kg Step 2: Add the newly found fertilizer to the remaining amount. 2 19/60 + 11/11 Step 3: Convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction. 2 19/60 = (2 ร 60 + 19) / 60 = 139/60 Step 4: Find the common denominator for 139/60 and 11/11, which is 660. Step 5: Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator. 139/60 = (139 ร 11) / (60 ร 11) = 1529/660 11/11 = (11 ร 60) / (11 ร 60) = 660/660 Step 6: Add the fractions. 1529/660 + 660/660 = (1529 + 660) / 660 = 2189/660 Step 7: Simplify the fraction. 2189/660 = 3 + 209/660 = 3 + (1 ร 660 + 209) / 660 = 3 + 869/660 = 3 209/660 Therefore, Miss Daisy now has 3 209/660 kg of fertilizer. ### Answer: 3 209/660 kg
Expected answer: 199/60
Correct? Yes
Problem: Continuing from the scenario, suppose instead of the initial 19/6 kg of fertilizers, Miss Daisy had only 14/6 kg of fertilizers. If she still uses 17/20 kg on her roses, how much fertilizers does she have left to use on her other flowers now?
Claude-3 Opus:
Okay, let's solve this problem using the same steps as before, but with the new amount of fertilizer: 1. Convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction: 14/6 = 2 + 2/6 = (2 ร 6 + 2) / 6 = 14/6 2. Subtract the amount of fertilizer used on roses from the total amount: 14/6 - 17/20 3. Find the common denominator (LCM of 6 and 20, which is 60): 4. Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator: 14/6 = (14 ร 10) / (6 ร 10) = 140/60 17/20 = (17 ร 3) / (20 ร 3) = 51/60 5. Subtract the fractions: 140/60 - 51/60 = (140 - 51) / 60 = 89/60 6. Simplify the fraction: 89/60 = 1 + 29/60 = 1 + (1 ร 60 + 29) / 60 = 1 + 89/60 = 1 29/60 In this case, Miss Daisy has 1 29/60 kg of fertilizer left for her other flowers. ### Answer: 1 29/60 kg
Expected answer: 89/60
Correct? Yes
Problem: Scientists have discovered that the moon is slowly moving away from Earth. If the distance increases by 4/16 meters every year, and unexpectedly there was an additional increase of 20/6 meters this year, what is the total change in distance this year?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. The moon is moving away from Earth by 4/16 meters every year. 4/16 = 1/4 meter per year 2. This year, there was an additional increase of 20/6 meters. 20/6 = 10/3 meters 3. To find the total change in distance this year, we add the regular yearly increase and the additional increase: Total change = Regular yearly increase + Additional increase = 1/4 + 10/3 meters 4. To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 4 and 3 is 12. 1/4 = 3/12 10/3 = 40/12 5. Now we can add the fractions: 3/12 + 40/12 = 43/12 meters 6. Simplify the fraction: 43/12 = 3 7/12 meters Therefore, the total change in distance between the moon and Earth this year is 3 7/12 meters. ### Answer: 3 7/12 meters
Expected answer: 43/12
Correct? Yes
Problem: Building upon the previous scenario, if scientists predict an additional increase of 16/6 meters in the coming year, what will be the total expected change in distance from Earth to the moon after this increase?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's continue from the previous scenario and calculate the total expected change in distance from Earth to the moon after the predicted additional increase. Given: - The regular yearly increase is 1/4 meter. - The total change in distance this year was 3 7/12 meters. - Scientists predict an additional increase of 16/6 meters in the coming year. Step 1: Simplify the predicted additional increase. 16/6 = 8/3 meters Step 2: Add the regular yearly increase, the total change from this year, and the predicted additional increase. Total expected change = Regular yearly increase + Total change this year + Predicted additional increase = 1/4 + 3 7/12 + 8/3 meters Step 3: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. 3 7/12 = (3 ร 12 + 7) / 12 = 43/12 Step 4: Find a common denominator for all fractions (4, 12, and 3). The common denominator is 12. 1/4 = 3/12 43/12 (no change needed) 8/3 = 32/12 Step 5: Add the fractions. 3/12 + 43/12 + 32/12 = 78/12 meters Step 6: Simplify the result. 78/12 = 6 6/12 = 6 1/2 meters Therefore, the total expected change in distance from Earth to the moon after the predicted additional increase is 6 1/2 meters. ### Answer: 6 1/2 meters
Expected answer: 25/4
Correct? No
Problem: Continuing from the previous scenario, suppose scientists later realized that there was a calculation error. Instead of an unexpected increase of 20/6 meters in the moon's distance this year, they found the increase was actually 20/18 meters. Given this corrected value, what is the total change in distance from the Earth to the moon this year?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem with the updated information: 1. The moon is moving away from Earth by 4/16 meters every year. 4/16 = 1/4 meter per year 2. This year, there was an additional increase of 20/18 meters (corrected value). 20/18 = 10/9 meters 3. To find the total change in distance this year, we add the regular yearly increase and the additional increase: Total change = Regular yearly increase + Additional increase = 1/4 + 10/9 meters 4. To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 4 and 9 is 36. 1/4 = 9/36 10/9 = 40/36 5. Now we can add the fractions: 9/36 + 40/36 = 49/36 meters 6. Simplify the fraction: 49/36 = 1 13/36 meters Therefore, with the corrected value for the unexpected increase, the total change in distance between the moon and Earth this year is 1 13/36 meters. ### Answer: 1 13/36 meters
Expected answer: 49/36
Correct? Yes
Problem: Bob has 11/3 dollars in one pocket of his wallet and 12/19 dollars in another pocket. How much money does he have in total in his wallet?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. First, let's add the fractions 11/3 and 12/19. 2. To add fractions with different denominators, we need to find the least common denominator (LCD). 3. The LCD of 3 and 19 is 3 ร 19 = 57. 4. Now, we convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the denominator 57: 11/3 = 11 ร 19/3 ร 19 = 209/57 12/19 = 12 ร 3/19 ร 3 = 36/57 5. Add the numerators of the equivalent fractions: 209/57 + 36/57 = (209 + 36)/57 = 245/57 6. Simplify the fraction 245/57 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF): The GCF of 245 and 57 is 1, so the fraction cannot be simplified further. Therefore, Bob has 245/57 dollars in total in his wallet. ### Answer: 245/57 dollars
Expected answer: 245/57
Correct? Yes
Problem: Bob has 11/3 dollars in one pocket of his wallet and 12/19 dollars in another pocket. How much money does he have in total in his wallet? Now, if Bob duplicates the total amount of money in his wallet, how much money will he have then?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem step by step. We'll first find the total amount of money Bob has in his wallet, and then we'll duplicate that amount. Step 1: Find the total amount of money in Bob's wallet. - Bob has 11/3 dollars in one pocket and 12/19 dollars in another pocket. - To add fractions, we need to find the least common denominator (LCD) of 3 and 19, which is 57. - Convert 11/3 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 57: 11/3 ร 19/19 = 209/57 - Convert 12/19 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 57: 12/19 ร 3/3 = 36/57 - Add the fractions: 209/57 + 36/57 = 245/57 So, Bob has 245/57 dollars in total in his wallet. Step 2: Duplicate the total amount of money in Bob's wallet. - To duplicate the amount, we multiply the total by 2. - 245/57 ร 2 = 490/57 Now, let's simplify the fraction 490/57: - Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). - The GCF of 490 and 57 is 1, so the fraction cannot be simplified further. Therefore, if Bob duplicates the total amount of money in his wallet, he will have 490/57 dollars. ### Answer: 490/57 dollars
Expected answer: 490/57
Correct? Yes
Problem: Suppose Bob starts out with 3/3 (or 1) dollar in one pocket of his wallet instead of 11/3 dollars, and still has 12/19 dollars in another pocket. Now how much money does he have in total in his wallet?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem step by step with the updated information. Given: - Bob has 3/3 (or 1) dollar in one pocket of his wallet. - Bob has 12/19 dollars in another pocket of his wallet. Step 1: Convert the whole number 1 to a fraction with the same denominator as 12/19. 1 = 19/19 Step 2: Add the fractions 19/19 and 12/19. 19/19 + 12/19 = (19 + 12)/19 = 31/19 Step 3: Convert the improper fraction 31/19 to a mixed number. 31 รท 19 = 1 remainder 12 31/19 = 1 12/19 Therefore, Bob has 1 12/19 dollars in total in his wallet. ### Answer: 1 12/19 dollars
Expected answer: 31/19
Correct? Yes
Problem: In an ocean, a shark swims a distance of 5/5 miles in the morning and adds an additional 12/18 miles in the afternoon. How many miles in total did the shark swim that day?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. First, let's simplify the fractions: - The shark swam 5/5 miles in the morning, which simplifies to 1 mile. - In the afternoon, the shark swam an additional 12/18 miles. We can simplify this fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF), which is 6. 12 รท 6 = 2 18 รท 6 = 3 So, 12/18 simplifies to 2/3 miles. 2. Now, we can add the distances the shark swam in the morning and afternoon: 1 + 2/3 = 3/3 + 2/3 = 5/3 miles 3. To convert the improper fraction 5/3 to a mixed number, we divide the numerator by the denominator: 5 รท 3 = 1 remainder 2 This means 5/3 is equal to 1 2/3 miles. Therefore, the shark swam a total of 1 2/3 miles that day. ### Answer: 1 2/3 miles
Expected answer: 5/3
Correct? Yes
Problem: Following the previous problem, if the shark decides to swim an additional 18/9 miles in the evening, what is the total distance the shark would have swam by the end of the day?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's continue from the previous problem and add the evening distance to find the total distance the shark swam by the end of the day. Given: - The shark swam 1 2/3 miles in total during the morning and afternoon. - In the evening, the shark swam an additional 18/9 miles. Step 1: Simplify the evening distance. 18/9 = 2 (dividing both numerator and denominator by their GCF, which is 9) Step 2: Add the evening distance to the total distance from the morning and afternoon. 1 2/3 + 2 = 1 + 2 + 2/3 = 3 + 2/3 = 3 2/3 miles Therefore, if the shark swims an additional 18/9 miles in the evening, the total distance the shark would have swum by the end of the day is 3 2/3 miles. ### Answer: 3 2/3 miles
Expected answer: 11/3
Correct? Yes
Problem: Continuing from the last problem, suppose the shark had only swam 5/12 miles in the morning instead of 5/5 miles, but still swam the additional 12/18 miles in the afternoon. How many miles would the shark have swam in the morning and afternoon combined?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem step by step, using the same method as before. Given: - The shark swam 5/12 miles in the morning. - The shark swam an additional 12/18 miles in the afternoon. Step 1: Simplify the fractions. - The morning distance (5/12) is already in its simplest form. - The afternoon distance (12/18) can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF), which is 6. 12 รท 6 = 2 18 รท 6 = 3 So, 12/18 simplifies to 2/3 miles. Step 2: Find a common denominator for the fractions to add them easily. - The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of 12 and 3, which is 12. - Convert 2/3 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 12: 2/3 = 2/3 ร 4/4 = 8/12 Step 3: Add the distances the shark swam in the morning and afternoon. 5/12 + 8/12 = 13/12 miles Step 4: Convert the improper fraction 13/12 to a mixed number. 13 รท 12 = 1 remainder 1 This means 13/12 is equal to 1 1/12 miles. Therefore, if the shark swam 5/12 miles in the morning and 12/18 miles in the afternoon, it would have swam a total of 1 1/12 miles that day. ### Answer: 1 1/12 miles
Expected answer: 13/12
Correct? Yes
Problem: Jim types 20 words in 16 seconds and Mary types 9 words in 4 seconds. How many words per second do Jim and Mary type in total?
Claude-3 Opus:
To solve this problem, let's find the typing speed of Jim and Mary individually, and then add them together. 1. Jim's typing speed: * Jim types 20 words in 16 seconds. * Speed = Number of words รท Time * Jim's speed = 20 รท 16 = 1.25 words per second 2. Mary's typing speed: * Mary types 9 words in 4 seconds. * Speed = Number of words รท Time * Mary's speed = 9 รท 4 = 2.25 words per second 3. Total typing speed: * Total speed = Jim's speed + Mary's speed * Total speed = 1.25 + 2.25 = 3.5 words per second ### Answer: Jim and Mary type a total of 3.5 words per second.
Expected answer: 7/2
Correct? Yes
Problem: After typing together, Jim and Mary decide to slow down their pace and reduce their combined typing speed by 2 words every 11 seconds. What becomes their new combined typing speed?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's find Jim and Mary's new combined typing speed after they slow down their pace. Given: - Jim and Mary's initial combined typing speed is 3.5 words per second. - They reduce their combined typing speed by 2 words every 11 seconds. Step 1: Calculate the reduction in typing speed per second. Reduction per second = Reduction in words รท Time Reduction per second = 2 รท 11 โ 0.1818 words per second Step 2: Calculate the new combined typing speed by subtracting the reduction from the initial speed. New combined typing speed = Initial combined typing speed - Reduction per second New combined typing speed = 3.5 - 0.1818 โ 3.3182 words per second ### Answer: Jim and Mary's new combined typing speed is approximately 3.3182 words per second.
Expected answer: 73/22
Correct? No
Problem: Max rode his scooter for 9/7 miles in the morning and then 1/9 miles less in the afternoon. How many miles did he ride his scooter in the afternoon?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this step by step: 1. Max rode his scooter for 9/7 miles in the morning. 2. In the afternoon, he rode 1/9 miles less than in the morning. 3. To find how many miles he rode in the afternoon, we need to subtract 1/9 miles from 9/7 miles. 4. First, let's convert 9/7 to an improper fraction: 9/7 = 63/7 5. Now, we need to subtract 1/9 from 63/7. To do this, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is 63 (7 * 9 = 63). 63/7 = 567/63 1/9 = 7/63 6. Now we can subtract: 567/63 - 7/63 = 560/63 7. Let's simplify this fraction: 560/63 = 80/9 (divide both numerator and denominator by 7) Therefore, Max rode his scooter for 80/9 miles in the afternoon. ### Answer: 80/9 miles
Expected answer: 74/63
Correct? No
Problem: At a circus, a clown rode a unicycle for 9/8 hours. After a short break, she juggled for another 2/10 hours. How many hours in total did she perform?
Claude-3 Opus:
To find the total number of hours the clown performed, we need to add the time she spent riding the unicycle and the time she spent juggling. Time spent riding the unicycle: 9/8 hours Time spent juggling: 2/10 hours To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 8 and 10 is 40. 9/8 = 45/40 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 5) 2/10 = 8/40 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 4) Now, we can add the fractions: 45/40 + 8/40 = 53/40 To convert the improper fraction to a mixed number, divide 53 by 40: 53 รท 40 = 1 remainder 13 1 13/40 Therefore, the clown performed for a total of 1 13/40 hours. ### Answer: 1 13/40 hours
Expected answer: 53/40
Correct? Yes
Problem: Following her performances, the clown took a total break of 13/5 hours. How many hours remained after her performance time is subtracted from her total break time?
Claude-3 Opus:
To find the remaining time, we need to subtract the clown's total performance time from her total break time. Total break time: 13/5 hours Total performance time: 1 13/40 hours First, let's convert the mixed number (1 13/40) to an improper fraction: 1 13/40 = (1 ร 40 + 13) / 40 = 53/40 Now, we have: Break time: 13/5 hours Performance time: 53/40 hours To subtract fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 5 and 40 is 200. 13/5 = 52/20 = 104/40 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 8) 53/40 (no change needed) Now, we can subtract the fractions: 104/40 - 53/40 = 51/40 To convert the improper fraction to a mixed number, divide 51 by 40: 51 รท 40 = 1 remainder 11 1 11/40 Therefore, the clown had 1 11/40 hours remaining after subtracting her performance time from her total break time. ### Answer: 1 11/40 hours
Expected answer: 51/40
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the previous problem, the clown juggled for 2/10 hours. Now suppose that she actually juggled for 9/10 hours instead. In this scenario, how many hours in total did she perform, if she still rode the unicycle for 9/8 hours?
Claude-3 Opus:
In this new scenario, the clown rode the unicycle for 9/8 hours and juggled for 9/10 hours. To find the total number of hours she performed, we need to add these two fractions together. Time spent riding the unicycle: 9/8 hours Time spent juggling: 9/10 hours To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 8 and 10 is 40. 9/8 = 45/40 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 5) 9/10 = 36/40 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 4) Now, we can add the fractions: 45/40 + 36/40 = 81/40 To convert the improper fraction to a mixed number, divide 81 by 40: 81 รท 40 = 2 remainder 1 2 1/40 Therefore, in this scenario, the clown performed for a total of 2 1/40 hours. ### Answer: 2 1/40 hours
Expected answer: 81/40
Correct? Yes
Problem: If Timmy dumps 7/2 kg of sand into his sandbox and later adds another 1/2 kg, how much sand is now in his sandbox?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Timmy first dumps 7/2 kg of sand into his sandbox. * Later, he adds another 1/2 kg of sand. 2. Add the two amounts of sand together: * Total sand = 7/2 kg + 1/2 kg * To add fractions, we need a common denominator. In this case, both fractions already have a common denominator of 2. * Total sand = (7 + 1) / 2 kg * Total sand = 8/2 kg 3. Simplify the fraction: * 8/2 kg = 4 kg Therefore, there is now 4 kg of sand in Timmy's sandbox. ### Answer: 4 kg
Expected answer: 4
Correct? Yes
Problem: Following the last scenario, if Timmy later dumps another 16/3 kg of sand into the sandbox, how much sand does the sandbox contain now?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's continue from the previous scenario and solve this problem step by step. Given: - The sandbox initially contained 4 kg of sand. - Timmy dumps another 16/3 kg of sand into the sandbox. Step 1: Add the new amount of sand to the existing sand in the sandbox. Total sand = Existing sand + New sand Total sand = 4 kg + 16/3 kg Step 2: Convert the mixed number (4 kg) to an improper fraction. 4 kg = 12/3 kg Step 3: Add the fractions. Total sand = 12/3 kg + 16/3 kg Total sand = (12 + 16) / 3 kg Total sand = 28/3 kg Step 4: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number. 28/3 kg = 9 1/3 kg Therefore, the sandbox now contains 9 1/3 kg of sand. ### Answer: 9 1/3 kg
Expected answer: 28/3
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the previous sandbox problem, if Timmy initially dumped 7/2 kg of sand into his sandbox but this time around, he decided to add only 1/20 kg of sand to it instead, how much sand is now in his sandbox?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Timmy first dumps 7/2 kg of sand into his sandbox. * Later, he adds another 1/20 kg of sand. 2. Add the two amounts of sand together: * Total sand = 7/2 kg + 1/20 kg * To add fractions, we need a common denominator. Let's find the least common multiple (LCM) of 2 and 20. * LCM(2, 20) = 20 * Now, we convert 7/2 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 20: * 7/2 = (7 ร 10) / (2 ร 10) = 70/20 3. Add the fractions with the common denominator: * Total sand = 70/20 kg + 1/20 kg * Total sand = (70 + 1) / 20 kg * Total sand = 71/20 kg 4. Simplify the fraction: * 71/20 kg cannot be simplified further as 71 and 20 have no common factors other than 1. Therefore, there is now 71/20 kg of sand in Timmy's sandbox. ### Answer: 71/20 kg
Expected answer: 71/20
Correct? Yes
Problem: A wizard brewed a potion that required 18/8 ounces of moon roots and 11/7 ounces of stardust. How many ounces of ingredients did the wizard use in total to prepare the potion?
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To find the total ounces of ingredients used, we need to add the amount of moon roots and stardust. Moon roots: 18/8 ounces Stardust: 11/7 ounces First, let's convert the fractions to mixed numbers: 18/8 = 2 2/8 = 2 1/4 ounces of moon roots 11/7 = 1 4/7 ounces of stardust Now, we need to add these mixed numbers: 2 1/4 + 1 4/7 To add mixed numbers, we first need to find a common denominator for the fractions. The common denominator for 1/4 and 4/7 is 28. 2 1/4 = 2 7/28 1 4/7 = 1 16/28 Now, we can add the fractions: 2 7/28 + 1 16/28 = 3 23/28 Finally, we can convert the improper fraction 23/28 to a mixed number: 23/28 = 0 23/28 = 0 5/7 (since 23 รท 28 = 0 remainder 23) Therefore, the total amount of ingredients used is: 3 + 0 5/7 = 3 5/7 ounces ### Answer: 3 5/7 ounces
Expected answer: 107/28
Correct? No
Problem: An alien UFO traveled 3/10 of a mile, then immediately traveled an additional 16/20 of a mile. How many miles did the UFO travel in total?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. The UFO traveled 3/10 of a mile in the first part of its journey. 2. In the second part, it traveled an additional 16/20 of a mile. To add these fractions, we need to convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator. Least common multiple of 10 and 20 is 20. So, we'll convert 3/10 to an equivalent fraction with denominator 20. 3/10 = (3 ร 2)/(10 ร 2) = 6/20 3. Now we can add the fractions: 6/20 + 16/20 = 22/20 4. To simplify this fraction, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor of 2: 22/20 = (22 รท 2)/(20 รท 2) = 11/10 5. Finally, we can convert 11/10 to a mixed number: 11/10 = 1 1/10 miles Therefore, the UFO traveled a total of 1 1/10 miles. ### Answer: 1 1/10 miles
Expected answer: 11/10
Correct? Yes
Problem: Originally, the alien UFO traveled 3/10 of a mile, then an additional 16/20 of a mile. But what if, instead, the UFO initially only traveled 3/10 of a mile, before traveling an extra 16/18 of a mile. How much distance did UFO cover in total this time?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem step by step, using the new information. Given: - Initially, the UFO traveled 3/10 of a mile. - Then, it traveled an extra 16/18 of a mile. Step 1: Convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with a common denominator. The least common multiple of 10 and 18 is 90. So, we'll convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with a denominator of 90. 3/10 = (3 ร 9)/(10 ร 9) = 27/90 16/18 = (16 ร 5)/(18 ร 5) = 80/90 Step 2: Add the fractions. 27/90 + 80/90 = 107/90 Step 3: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number. 107/90 = 1 17/90 Therefore, in this scenario, the UFO traveled a total of 1 17/90 miles. ### Answer: 1 17/90 miles
Expected answer: 107/90
Correct? Yes
Problem: A chair manufacturing firm makes 4/14 of a chair every hour with one machine, and another machine makes 20/4 chairs. How many chairs are made by both machines in one hour?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Machine 1 makes 4/14 of a chair every hour. To simplify the fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by 2: 4/14 = 2/7 chairs per hour 2. Machine 2 makes 20/4 chairs per hour. To simplify the fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator: 20/4 = 5 chairs per hour 3. To find the total number of chairs made by both machines in one hour, add the number of chairs made by each machine: Machine 1: 2/7 chairs Machine 2: 5 chairs To add fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 7. 5 chairs = 35/7 chairs (multiply both the numerator and denominator by 7) Now, add the fractions: 2/7 + 35/7 = 37/7 chairs Therefore, both machines together make 37/7 chairs in one hour. ### Answer: 37/7 chairs
Expected answer: 37/7
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the chair manufacturing firm discussed before, let's say the first machine was originally making 17/14 of a chair every hour instead of 4/14. How many chairs are now made by both machines in one hour?
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Okay, let's solve this problem with the updated information: 1. Machine 1 now makes 17/14 of a chair every hour. To simplify the fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by 7: 17/14 = 17/(2*7) = 17/2 chairs per hour 2. Machine 2 still makes 20/4 chairs per hour. To simplify the fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator: 20/4 = 5 chairs per hour 3. To find the total number of chairs made by both machines in one hour, add the number of chairs made by each machine: Machine 1: 17/2 chairs Machine 2: 5 chairs To add fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 2. 5 chairs = 10/2 chairs (multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2) Now, add the fractions: 17/2 + 10/2 = 27/2 chairs Therefore, with the updated production rate of Machine 1, both machines together now make 27/2 chairs in one hour. ### Answer: 27/2 chairs
Expected answer: 87/14
Correct? No
Problem: A blue shark swam for 2/4 miles and a hammerhead shark swam for 7/10 miles. How many miles did they swim together?
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To solve this problem, we need to add the distances swam by the blue shark and the hammerhead shark. However, the fractions have different denominators, so we first need to convert them to equivalent fractions with the same denominator. Given: - The blue shark swam for 2/4 miles. - The hammerhead shark swam for 7/10 miles. Step 1: Convert 2/4 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 20 (the least common multiple of 4 and 10). 2/4 = 2 ร 5/4 ร 5 = 10/20 Step 2: Convert 7/10 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 20. 7/10 = 7 ร 2/10 ร 2 = 14/20 Step 3: Add the distances swam by the blue shark and the hammerhead shark. 10/20 + 14/20 = 24/20 Step 4: Simplify the result. 24/20 = 1 4/20 = 1 1/5 miles Therefore, the blue shark and the hammerhead shark swam a total of 1 1/5 miles together. ### Answer: 1 1/5 miles
Expected answer: 6/5
Correct? Yes
Problem: After the blue shark and the hammerhead shark swam their respective distances, a great white shark joined them and swam 9/14 miles. What is the total combined distance that the three sharks swam together?
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Great! Let's solve this problem step by step. We need to add the distances swam by the blue shark, the hammerhead shark, and the great white shark. Given: - The blue shark swam for 2/4 miles. - The hammerhead shark swam for 7/10 miles. - The great white shark swam for 9/14 miles. Step 1: Convert all fractions to equivalent fractions with a common denominator. The least common multiple of 4, 10, and 14 is 140. Blue shark: 2/4 = 2 ร 35/4 ร 35 = 70/140 Hammerhead shark: 7/10 = 7 ร 14/10 ร 14 = 98/140 Great white shark: 9/14 = 9 ร 10/14 ร 10 = 90/140 Step 2: Add the distances swam by all three sharks. 70/140 + 98/140 + 90/140 = 258/140 Step 3: Simplify the result. 258/140 = 1 118/140 = 1 59/70 miles Therefore, the total combined distance that the blue shark, the hammerhead shark, and the great white shark swam together is 1 59/70 miles. ### Answer: 1 59/70 miles
Expected answer: 129/70
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the previous situation, let's imagine that the blue shark actually swam for only 2/4 miles and the hammerhead shark swam for 7/11 miles. In this case, how many miles did the blue and hammerhead sharks swim in total?
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In this new situation, we need to add the distances swam by the blue shark and the hammerhead shark. Again, the fractions have different denominators, so we first need to convert them to equivalent fractions with the same denominator. Given: - The blue shark swam for 2/4 miles. - The hammerhead shark swam for 7/11 miles. Step 1: Convert 2/4 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 44 (the least common multiple of 4 and 11). 2/4 = 2 ร 11/4 ร 11 = 22/44 Step 2: Convert 7/11 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 44. 7/11 = 7 ร 4/11 ร 4 = 28/44 Step 3: Add the distances swam by the blue shark and the hammerhead shark. 22/44 + 28/44 = 50/44 Step 4: Simplify the result. 50/44 = 1 6/44 = 1 3/22 miles Therefore, in this new situation, the blue shark and the hammerhead shark swam a total of 1 3/22 miles together. ### Answer: 1 3/22 miles
Expected answer: 25/22
Correct? Yes
Problem: Lisa has two milk bottles. One bottle has 8/18 gallons of milk while the other bottle has 18/8 gallons. How much milk does Lisa have in total?
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To find the total amount of milk Lisa has, we need to add the amounts in both bottles. First, let's convert the fractions to a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple of 18 and 8, which is 72. 8/18 = (8 ร 4)/(18 ร 4) = 32/72 18/8 = (18 ร 9)/(8 ร 9) = 162/72 Now, we can add the fractions: 32/72 + 162/72 = 194/72 To simplify the fraction, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 2. 194/72 = (194 รท 2)/(72 รท 2) = 97/36 To convert the fraction to a mixed number, we divide 97 by 36: 97 รท 36 = 2 remainder 25 So, 97/36 = 2 25/36 Therefore, Lisa has 2 25/36 gallons of milk in total. ### Answer: 2 25/36 gallons
Expected answer: 97/36
Correct? Yes
Problem: Following the previous question, Lisa finds another bottle that has 6/16 gallon of milk. What is the total amount of milk Lisa has now, if you add the milk from this third bottle to the total from the first two bottles?
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In the previous question, we found that Lisa had 2 25/36 gallons of milk in total from the first two bottles. Now, we need to add the amount of milk from the third bottle to this total. First, let's convert 6/16 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 36 (to match the denominator of the total from the first two bottles). 6/16 = (6 ร 9)/(16 ร 9) = 54/144 = 3/8 Now, let's add 3/8 to 2 25/36: 2 25/36 + 3/8 To add these mixed numbers, we first need to convert 3/8 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 36. 3/8 = (3 ร 9)/(8 ร 9) = 27/72 Now, we can add: 2 25/36 + 27/72 = 2 25/36 + 9/36 = 2 34/36 To simplify the fraction, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor, which is 2. 2 34/36 = 2 (34 รท 2)/(36 รท 2) = 2 17/18 Therefore, after adding the milk from the third bottle, Lisa now has 2 17/18 gallons of milk in total. ### Answer: 2 17/18 gallons
Expected answer: 221/72
Correct? No
Problem: A tree grows 1/10 of its height every month. This month, it additionally has grown 12/6 feet due to a fertilizer being applied. How much has the tree grown in height this month?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. The tree grows 1/10 of its height every month. 2. This month, it has grown an additional 12/6 feet due to fertilizer. 3. To find the total growth this month, we need to add the regular growth (1/10 of its height) and the additional growth (12/6 feet). First, let's simplify 12/6: 12/6 = 2 feet Now, we can express the total growth as: Total growth = 1/10 of the tree's height + 2 feet Since the question doesn't provide the tree's actual height, we cannot calculate the exact value of 1/10 of its height. Therefore, the total growth can only be expressed as a sum of fractions and a whole number. ### Answer: 1/10 of the tree's height + 2 feet
Expected answer: 21/10
Correct? No
Problem: John sets up a large tent that occupies an area of 13/11 acres. Later in the day, he decides to set up another smaller tent which occupies an area of 8/20 acres. What is the total area occupied by both tents?
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To find the total area occupied by both tents, we need to add the areas of the large and small tents. Area of the large tent = 13/11 acres Area of the small tent = 8/20 acres To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 11 and 20 is 220 (11 ร 20 = 220). Large tent area in 220ths: 13/11 ร 20/20 = 260/220 acres Small tent area in 220ths: 8/20 ร 11/11 = 88/220 acres Total area = Large tent area + Small tent area Total area = 260/220 + 88/220 = 348/220 acres To simplify the fraction, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). The GCF of 348 and 220 is 4. Total area = (348/4) / (220/4) = 87/55 acres ### Answer: 87/55 acres
Expected answer: 87/55
Correct? Yes
Problem: John sets up a large tent that occupies an area of 13/11 acres. Later in the day, he decides to set up another smaller tent which occupies an area of 8/20 acres. The following day, John adds a third tent to the campsite. This tent occupies 1/10 of an acre. What is the total area occupied by all three tents?
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To find the total area occupied by all three tents, we need to add the areas of the large, small, and third tents. Area of the large tent = 13/11 acres Area of the small tent = 8/20 acres Area of the third tent = 1/10 acres To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 11, 20, and 10 is 220 (11 ร 20 = 220, and 220 is divisible by 10). Large tent area in 220ths: 13/11 ร 20/20 = 260/220 acres Small tent area in 220ths: 8/20 ร 11/11 = 88/220 acres Third tent area in 220ths: 1/10 ร 22/22 = 22/220 acres Total area = Large tent area + Small tent area + Third tent area Total area = 260/220 + 88/220 + 22/220 = 370/220 acres To simplify the fraction, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). The GCF of 370 and 220 is 10. Total area = (370/10) / (220/10) = 37/22 acres ### Answer: 37/22 acres
Expected answer: 37/22
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the previous scenario, John had initially set up a large tent that occupied an area of 13/11 acres and a smaller tent which occupied an area of 8/20 acres. Instead, if John had a different small tent that occupied an area of 10/20 acres, what would be the total area occupied by these tents?
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In this new scenario, the area of the large tent remains the same, but the area of the small tent has changed. Area of the large tent = 13/11 acres Area of the new small tent = 10/20 acres To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator for 11 and 20 is 220 (11 ร 20 = 220). Large tent area in 220ths: 13/11 ร 20/20 = 260/220 acres New small tent area in 220ths: 10/20 ร 11/11 = 110/220 acres Total area = Large tent area + New small tent area Total area = 260/220 + 110/220 = 370/220 acres To simplify the fraction, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). The GCF of 370 and 220 is 10. Total area = (370/10) / (220/10) = 37/22 acres ### Answer: 37/22 acres
Expected answer: 37/22
Correct? Yes
Problem: Captain Jack has a treasure map that shows the treasure is at a location that is (17 / 20) km to the East and then (15 / 3) km to the North from their starting point. How far must they travel in total to reach the treasure?
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To solve this problem, let's break it down into steps: 1. Find the distance traveled to the East: - The treasure is located (17 / 20) km to the East. - (17 / 20) km = 0.85 km 2. Find the distance traveled to the North: - After reaching the point to the East, they need to travel (15 / 3) km to the North. - (15 / 3) km = 5 km 3. Calculate the total distance traveled: - The total distance is the sum of the distances traveled to the East and to the North. - Total distance = Distance to the East + Distance to the North - Total distance = 0.85 km + 5 km - Total distance = 5.85 km Therefore, Captain Jack and his crew must travel a total of 5.85 km to reach the treasure. ### Answer: 5.85 km
Expected answer: 117/20
Correct? No
Problem: At a campfire, Sarah collected 11/20 of a pound of firewood and Alex collected 9/7 pounds. How many pounds of firewood did they collect in total?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Sarah collected 11/20 pounds of firewood. 2. Alex collected 9/7 pounds of firewood. 3. To find the total amount of firewood collected, we need to add the fractions: 11/20 + 9/7 4. To add fractions with different denominators, we need to find the least common denominator (LCD): LCD of 20 and 7 is 140. 5. Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the LCD: 11/20 = (11 ร 7) / (20 ร 7) = 77/140 9/7 = (9 ร 20) / (7 ร 20) = 180/140 6. Add the fractions: 77/140 + 180/140 = 257/140 7. Simplify the fraction: 257/140 cannot be simplified further. 8. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: 257 รท 140 = 1 remainder 117 1 117/140 = 1 + 117/140 = 1 + (1 ร 20 + 17) / 140 = 1 + 37/140 = 1 37/140 Therefore, Sarah and Alex collected a total of 1 37/140 pounds of firewood. ### Answer: 1 37/140 pounds
Expected answer: 257/140
Correct? No
Problem: Captain Bill sailed 19/5 miles north, before changing track and sailing an additional 12/15 miles north. How many miles north did Captain Bill sail in total?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. First, let's convert the fractions to decimals for easier calculation: * 19/5 = 3.8 miles * 12/15 = 0.8 miles 2. Now, we can add the two distances together to find the total distance sailed north: * Total distance = 3.8 miles + 0.8 miles * Total distance = 4.6 miles 3. To convert the decimal back to a mixed number: * 4.6 = 4 + 0.6 * 0.6 = 6/10 * 6/10 can be reduced to 3/5 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2 Therefore, Captain Bill sailed a total of 4 3/5 miles north. ### Answer: 4 3/5 miles
Expected answer: 23/5
Correct? Yes
Problem: After traveling north for a total distance, Captain Bill decided to backtrack and went 20/17 miles south. How many miles away from the original starting point was Captain Bill located then?
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Great! Let's continue from where we left off and solve this problem step by step. Given: - Captain Bill sailed a total of 4 3/5 miles north. - He then backtracked and went 20/17 miles south. Step 1: Convert 4 3/5 miles to an improper fraction. 4 3/5 = (4 ร 5 + 3) / 5 = 23/5 miles Step 2: Subtract the distance traveled south from the total distance traveled north. Distance from the original starting point = 23/5 - 20/17 miles Step 3: Find a common denominator for the fractions 23/5 and 20/17. The common denominator is 5 ร 17 = 85. Step 4: Convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator. 23/5 = (23 ร 17) / (5 ร 17) = 391/85 miles 20/17 = (20 ร 5) / (17 ร 5) = 100/85 miles Step 5: Subtract the fractions. Distance from the original starting point = 391/85 - 100/85 = 291/85 miles Step 6: Simplify the fraction. 291/85 cannot be simplified further as 291 and 85 have no common factors other than 1. Therefore, Captain Bill is located 291/85 miles north of the original starting point. ### Answer: 291/85 miles north
Expected answer: 291/85
Correct? Yes
Problem: After reconsidering the calculations, Captain Bill realized that he actually sailed 19/18 miles north initially instead of 19/5 miles before changing track and sailing an additional 12/15 miles north. In light of this new information, how many miles north did Captain Bill sail in total now?
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Apologies for the confusion. Let's solve the problem with the updated information: 1. Convert the fractions to decimals: * 19/18 โ 1.0556 miles * 12/15 = 0.8 miles 2. Add the two distances together to find the total distance sailed north: * Total distance = 1.0556 miles + 0.8 miles * Total distance โ 1.8556 miles 3. Convert the decimal to a mixed number: * 1.8556 = 1 + 0.8556 * 0.8556 can be approximated to 6/7 (by rounding 0.8556 to 0.8571) Therefore, with the updated information, Captain Bill sailed a total of approximately 1 6/7 miles north. ### Answer: 1 6/7 miles (approximately)
Expected answer: 167/90
Correct? No
Problem: A restaurant uses 19/17 pounds of ham and 9/4 pounds of turkey for their signature sandwich. What is the total weight of the two types of meat per sandwich?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Convert the fractions to decimals for easier calculation: * 19/17 pounds of ham = 1.1176 pounds (rounded to 4 decimal places) * 9/4 pounds of turkey = 2.25 pounds 2. Add the weights of ham and turkey: * Total weight = 1.1176 + 2.25 * Total weight = 3.3676 pounds 3. Round the result to 4 decimal places: * Total weight โ 3.3676 pounds Therefore, the total weight of the two types of meat per sandwich is approximately 3.3676 pounds. ### Answer: 3.3676 pounds
Expected answer: 229/68
Correct? No
Problem: Lucy has a sleeping bag that is 18/19 meter long. She got an extension for her sleeping bag which made it 8/11 meter longer. What's the total length of the sleeping bag now?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Lucy's sleeping bag is 18/19 meter long. * She got an extension that made the sleeping bag 8/11 meter longer. 2. To find the total length, we need to add the original length and the extension length: * Total length = Original length + Extension length * Total length = 18/19 + 8/11 3. To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of 19 and 11. * LCM(19, 11) = 19 ร 11 = 209 4. Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator: * 18/19 = (18 ร 11) / (19 ร 11) = 198/209 * 8/11 = (8 ร 19) / (11 ร 19) = 152/209 5. Add the fractions: * Total length = 198/209 + 152/209 * Total length = (198 + 152) / 209 * Total length = 350/209 6. Simplify the fraction if possible: * 350/209 cannot be simplified further as 350 and 209 have no common factors other than 1. Therefore, the total length of Lucy's sleeping bag after adding the extension is 350/209 meter. ### Answer: 350/209 meter
Expected answer: 350/209
Correct? Yes
Problem: Considering the previous problem, what if Lucy's initial sleeping bag was 18/19 meter long and her extension was only 8/8 meter long. What would be the total length of her sleeping bag then?
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Great! Let's solve this problem using the same steps as before, but with the new extension length. 1. Understand the given information: * Lucy's sleeping bag is 18/19 meter long. * She got an extension that is 8/8 meter long. 2. To find the total length, we need to add the original length and the extension length: * Total length = Original length + Extension length * Total length = 18/19 + 8/8 3. Simplify the fraction 8/8: * 8/8 = 1 4. Now, we need to add a fraction and a whole number: * Total length = 18/19 + 1 5. To add a fraction and a whole number, we need to convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator as the other fraction: * 1 = 19/19 6. Add the fractions: * Total length = 18/19 + 19/19 * Total length = (18 + 19) / 19 * Total length = 37/19 7. Simplify the fraction if possible: * 37/19 cannot be simplified further as 37 and 19 have no common factors other than 1. Therefore, the total length of Lucy's sleeping bag after adding the 8/8 meter extension is 37/19 meter. ### Answer: 37/19 meter
Expected answer: 37/19
Correct? Yes
Problem: Sarah pours 10/13 gallon of water into a container. Then she adds another 8/2 gallons of water into it. How many total gallons of water are there in the container now?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Sarah pours 10/13 gallon of water into the container first. 2. Then she adds another 8/2 gallons of water. To add fractions, we need to convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator. 8/2 can be simplified to 4/1 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2. <<8/2 = 4/1>> 3. Now, we need to find the common denominator of 10/13 and 4/1. The common denominator is 13 (since 13 is already the denominator of 10/13, and 4/1 can be converted to an equivalent fraction with denominator 13). 4/1 = (4 ร 13)/(1 ร 13) = 52/13 <<4/1 = 52/13>> 4. Add the fractions: 10/13 + 52/13 = (10 + 52)/13 = 62/13 <<10/13 + 52/13 = 62/13>> 5. Simplify the result: 62/13 = 4 10/13 (because 13 goes into 62 four times with a remainder of 10) <<62/13 = 4 10/13>> Therefore, there are 4 10/13 gallons of water in the container now. ### Answer: 4 10/13 gallons
Expected answer: 62/13
Correct? Yes
Problem: If originally, Sarah had poured 10/13 gallon of water, but instead of adding 8/2 gallons, she decided this time to add 16/2 gallons of water into the container, how many total gallons of water did she add now?
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Great! Let's solve this problem step by step, similar to the previous one: 1. Sarah pours 10/13 gallon of water into the container first. 2. This time, she adds 16/2 gallons of water instead of 8/2 gallons. To add fractions, we need to convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator. 16/2 can be simplified to 8/1 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by 2. <<16/2 = 8/1>> 3. Now, we need to find the common denominator of 10/13 and 8/1. The common denominator is 13 (since 13 is already the denominator of 10/13, and 8/1 can be converted to an equivalent fraction with denominator 13). 8/1 = (8 ร 13)/(1 ร 13) = 104/13 <<8/1 = 104/13>> 4. Add the fractions: 10/13 + 104/13 = (10 + 104)/13 = 114/13 <<10/13 + 104/13 = 114/13>> 5. Simplify the result: 114/13 = 8 10/13 (because 13 goes into 114 eight times with a remainder of 10) <<114/13 = 8 10/13>> Therefore, by adding 16/2 gallons instead of 8/2 gallons, Sarah now has a total of 8 10/13 gallons of water in the container. ### Answer: 8 10/13 gallons
Expected answer: 114/13
Correct? Yes
Problem: Mandy has 9/2 KGs of apples. She uses 1/4 KG of them to make apple pie. How many KGs of apples does she have left?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Mandy has 9/2 KGs of apples. * She uses 1/4 KG of apples to make apple pie. 2. Convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction: * 9/2 = 4 1/2 * 4 1/2 = (4 ร 2 + 1) / 2 = 9/2 3. Subtract the amount of apples used for the pie from the total amount: * Remaining apples = Total apples - Apples used for pie * Remaining apples = 9/2 - 1/4 * To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 4. * 9/2 = 18/4 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 2) * 18/4 - 1/4 = 17/4 4. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed fraction: * 17/4 = 4 1/4 (divide 17 by 4, which gives 4 with a remainder of 1) Therefore, Mandy has 4 1/4 KGs of apples left. ### Answer: 4 1/4 KGs
Expected answer: 17/4
Correct? Yes
Problem: Mandy has 9/2 KGs of apples. She uses 1/4 KG of them to make apple pie. Afterwards, she finds 3/19 more KGs of apples in her refrigerator. How many KGs of apples does she have total now?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Mandy has 9/2 KGs of apples initially. * She uses 1/4 KG of apples to make apple pie. * She finds 3/19 KG more apples in her refrigerator. 2. Convert the mixed fraction to an improper fraction: * 9/2 = 4 1/2 * 4 1/2 = (4 ร 2 + 1) / 2 = 9/2 3. Subtract the amount of apples used for the pie from the total amount: * Remaining apples after making pie = Total apples - Apples used for pie * Remaining apples after making pie = 9/2 - 1/4 * To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 4. * 9/2 = 18/4 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 2) * 18/4 - 1/4 = 17/4 4. Add the apples found in the refrigerator: * Total apples now = Remaining apples after making pie + Apples found in refrigerator * Total apples now = 17/4 + 3/19 * To add fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 76 (4 ร 19). * 17/4 = 323/76 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 19) * 3/19 = 12/76 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 4) * 323/76 + 12/76 = 335/76 5. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed fraction: * 335/76 = 4 31/76 (divide 335 by 76, which gives 4 with a remainder of 31) Therefore, Mandy now has a total of 4 31/76 KGs of apples. ### Answer: 4 31/76 KGs
Expected answer: 335/76
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the scenario where Mandy initially had 9/7 KGs of apples instead, and she still uses 1/4 KG of them for her apple pie, how many KGs of apples would she have left?
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Great! Let's solve this problem step by step with the new information: 1. Understand the given information: * Mandy has 9/7 KGs of apples. * She uses 1/4 KG of apples to make apple pie. 2. Subtract the amount of apples used for the pie from the total amount: * Remaining apples = Total apples - Apples used for pie * Remaining apples = 9/7 - 1/4 * To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 28 (LCM of 7 and 4). * 9/7 = 36/28 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 4) * 1/4 = 7/28 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 7) * 36/28 - 7/28 = 29/28 3. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed fraction: * 29/28 = 1 1/28 (divide 29 by 28, which gives 1 with a remainder of 1) Therefore, if Mandy initially had 9/7 KGs of apples and used 1/4 KG for her apple pie, she would have 1 1/28 KGs of apples left. ### Answer: 1 1/28 KGs
Expected answer: 29/28
Correct? Yes
Problem: John spends 12/7 hours fixing a watch and then spends an additional 3/9 hours polishing it. How many hours in total did he spent working on the watch?
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To find the total hours John spent working on the watch, we need to add the time he spent fixing it and the time he spent polishing it. Given: - John spends 12/7 hours fixing the watch. - John spends an additional 3/9 hours polishing the watch. Step 1: Convert the fractions to a common denominator. 12/7 = 108/63 3/9 = 21/63 Step 2: Add the fractions. 108/63 + 21/63 = 129/63 Step 3: Simplify the fraction. 129/63 = 43/21 Step 4: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number. 43/21 = 2 1/21 Therefore, John spent a total of 2 1/21 hours working on the watch. ### Answer: 2 1/21 hours
Expected answer: 43/21
Correct? Yes
Problem: After fixing and polishing the watch, John spends an extra 12/13 hours adjusting its mechanism. How many hours in total did he spend working on the watch overall?
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Let's continue from the previous problem and add the extra time John spent adjusting the watch's mechanism. Given: - John spent 2 1/21 hours fixing and polishing the watch. - John spends an extra 12/13 hours adjusting the watch's mechanism. Step 1: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction. 2 1/21 = 43/21 Step 2: Convert the fractions to a common denominator. 43/21 = 86/42 12/13 = 504/546 Step 3: Add the fractions. 86/42 + 504/546 = 23,118/11,466 Step 4: Simplify the fraction. 23,118/11,466 = 2 22/273 Therefore, John spent a total of 2 22/273 hours working on the watch overall. ### Answer: 2 22/273 hours
Expected answer: 811/273
Correct? No
Problem: In a revised scenario, if John spends 12/7 hours fixing a watch and then spends 3/15 hours polishing it instead of the original 3/9 hours, how many hours in total did he spent working on the watch now?
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In this revised scenario, we will follow the same steps as before, but with the new polishing time of 3/15 hours. Given: - John spends 12/7 hours fixing the watch. - John spends an additional 3/15 hours polishing the watch. Step 1: Convert the fractions to a common denominator. 12/7 = 180/105 3/15 = 21/105 Step 2: Add the fractions. 180/105 + 21/105 = 201/105 Step 3: Simplify the fraction. 201/105 = 67/35 Step 4: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number. 67/35 = 1 32/35 Therefore, in the revised scenario, John spent a total of 1 32/35 hours working on the watch. ### Answer: 1 32/35 hours
Expected answer: 67/35
Correct? Yes
Problem: Peggy the Penguin was swimming and had traveled for 5/4 miles when she turned around to go back to her family. She swam back for 1/12 miles before deciding to rest. How many miles is Peggy from her family?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Peggy swam 5/4 miles before turning around. * She swam back 1/12 miles before resting. 2. Calculate the distance Peggy swam back: * Distance swam back = 1/12 miles 3. Calculate the remaining distance Peggy needs to swim to reach her family: * Remaining distance = Total distance - Distance swam back * Remaining distance = 5/4 - 1/12 * To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 12. * 5/4 = 15/12 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 3) * Remaining distance = 15/12 - 1/12 = 14/12 4. Simplify the fraction: * 14/12 = 1 2/12 (1 whole and 2/12) * 2/12 can be simplified to 1/6 (divide both numerator and denominator by 2) * Remaining distance = 1 1/6 miles Therefore, Peggy is 1 1/6 miles away from her family. ### Answer: 1 1/6 miles
Expected answer: 7/6
Correct? Yes
Problem: Suppose that initially Peggy the Penguin had actually swam for 5/4 miles but she decided to turn back slightly earlier, swimming only 1/15 miles back towards her family before deciding to rest. How far would she be from her family in this scenario?
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Great! Let's solve this problem step by step, using the new information you provided. Given: - Peggy initially swam 5/4 miles before turning around. - She swam back 1/15 miles before resting. Step 1: Calculate the remaining distance Peggy needs to swim to reach her family. Remaining distance = Total distance - Distance swam back Remaining distance = 5/4 - 1/15 Step 2: Find a common denominator to subtract the fractions. The common denominator is 60 (LCM of 4 and 15). 5/4 = 75/60 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 15) 1/15 = 4/60 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 4) Step 3: Subtract the fractions. Remaining distance = 75/60 - 4/60 = 71/60 Step 4: Simplify the fraction. 71/60 = 1 11/60 11/60 cannot be simplified further. Therefore, in this scenario, Peggy is 1 11/60 miles away from her family. ### Answer: 1 11/60 miles
Expected answer: 71/60
Correct? Yes
Problem: A farmer has a fields where he grows wheat. One part of the field is 4 acres and another part is 11/12 of an acre. How many acres in total does he use to grow wheat?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. The farmer has two parts of the field where he grows wheat. 2. One part of the field is 4 acres. 3. The other part of the field is 11/12 of an acre. 4. To find the total acres used to grow wheat, we need to add the two parts together. 4 + 11/12 = (48/12) + (11/12) = 59/12 5. Now, let's simplify the fraction 59/12: 59/12 = 4 11/12 (mixed fraction) = 4.916666... (decimal) Therefore, the farmer uses approximately 4.92 acres in total to grow wheat. ### Answer: 4.92 acres (or 4 11/12 acres)
Expected answer: 59/12
Correct? Yes
Problem: After measuring his fields, the farmer also remembered that he has an additional patch of land where he grows vegetables, which is 17/11 of an acre. With this additional patch included, what is his total land area in acres?
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Great! Let's add the additional patch of land to the total area we calculated earlier. Given: - The total area of the wheat fields is 4 11/12 acres. - The additional patch of land where he grows vegetables is 17/11 of an acre. Step 1: Convert 4 11/12 acres to an improper fraction. 4 11/12 = (4 ร 12 + 11) / 12 = 59/12 Step 2: Add the wheat fields area and the vegetable patch area. Total area = 59/12 + 17/11 Step 3: Find a common denominator for 12 and 11 (which is 132) and add the fractions. Total area = (59 ร 11) / (12 ร 11) + (17 ร 12) / (11 ร 12) = 649 / 132 + 204 / 132 = 853 / 132 Step 4: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number. 853 / 132 = 6 remainder 61 = 6 61/132 Step 5: Simplify the fraction 61/132. 61/132 = 61 รท 1 / 132 รท 1 = 61 / 132 Therefore, the total land area, including the wheat fields and the vegetable patch, is 6 61/132 acres. ### Answer: 6 61/132 acres
Expected answer: 853/132
Correct? Yes
Problem: Earlier, the farmer had thought that one part of the wheat field was 4 acres. However, he later realized that it was actually 4/9 of an acre. Including the other part that was 11/12 of an acre, what is the corrected total land area in acres used to grow wheat now?
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I understand. Let's solve this problem with the corrected information: 1. The farmer has two parts of the field where he grows wheat. 2. One part of the field is 4/9 of an acre (not 4 acres as previously thought). 3. The other part of the field is 11/12 of an acre. 4. To find the total acres used to grow wheat, we need to add the two parts together. 4/9 + 11/12 5. To add fractions with different denominators, we need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators. LCM of 9 and 12 is 36. 6. Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the denominator of 36: 4/9 = (4 ร 4)/(9 ร 4) = 16/36 11/12 = (11 ร 3)/(12 ร 3) = 33/36 7. Now, add the fractions: 16/36 + 33/36 = 49/36 8. Simplify the fraction 49/36: 49/36 = 1 13/36 (mixed fraction) โ 1.361111... (decimal) Therefore, with the corrected information, the farmer uses approximately 1.36 acres in total to grow wheat. ### Answer: 1.36 acres (or 1 13/36 acres)
Expected answer: 49/36
Correct? Yes
Problem: If a dress designer used 11/4 yards of red fabric, and then added 5/17 yards of blue fabric, how many yards of fabric did she use in total?
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To find the total yards of fabric used, we need to add the yards of red fabric and blue fabric together. Red fabric: 11/4 yards Blue fabric: 5/17 yards To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators 4 and 17. LCM(4, 17) = 68 Now, we convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator of 68: 11/4 = 11 ร 17/4 ร 17 = 187/68 5/17 = 5 ร 4/17 ร 4 = 20/68 Adding the fractions: 187/68 + 20/68 = 207/68 To simplify the fraction, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF): GCF(207, 68) = 1 Therefore, the fraction 207/68 cannot be simplified further. ### Answer: 207/68 yards
Expected answer: 207/68
Correct? Yes
Problem: If the designer also used an additional 19/10 yards of golden fabric, how many yards of fabric did she use in total now?
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Now, we need to add the yards of red fabric, blue fabric, and golden fabric together. Red fabric: 11/4 yards Blue fabric: 5/17 yards Golden fabric: 19/10 yards We already found the sum of red and blue fabric, which is 207/68 yards. To add 207/68 and 19/10, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators 68 and 10. LCM(68, 10) = 340 Now, we convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator of 340: 207/68 = 207 ร 5/68 ร 5 = 1035/340 19/10 = 19 ร 34/10 ร 34 = 646/340 Adding the fractions: 1035/340 + 646/340 = 1681/340 To simplify the fraction, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF): GCF(1681, 340) = 1 Therefore, the fraction 1681/340 cannot be simplified further. ### Answer: 1681/340 yards
Expected answer: 1681/340
Correct? Yes
Problem: If the dress designer initially used 11/4 yards of red fabric, but then decided to use only 5/5 yards of blue fabric, how many yards of fabric did she use in total?
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In this case, the dress designer used 11/4 yards of red fabric and 5/5 yards of blue fabric. Red fabric: 11/4 yards Blue fabric: 5/5 yards First, let's simplify the fraction 5/5: 5/5 = 1 Now, we need to add 11/4 and 1. To add a mixed number (11/4) and a whole number (1), we can convert the whole number to a fraction with the same denominator as the mixed number: 1 = 4/4 Adding the fractions: 11/4 + 4/4 = 15/4 To convert the improper fraction 15/4 to a mixed number, we divide the numerator by the denominator: 15 รท 4 = 3 remainder 3 The mixed number is 3 3/4. ### Answer: 3 3/4 yards
Expected answer: 15/4
Correct? Yes
Problem: Jacob has 11/2 feet long guitar wire. If he uses 5/16 feet of it to fix a guitar, how much wire is remaining?
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Let's solve this step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Jacob has 11/2 feet long guitar wire. * He uses 5/16 feet of the wire to fix a guitar. 2. Convert the mixed fraction 11/2 to an improper fraction: * 11/2 = 1 + 1/2 = 3/2 * So, Jacob has 3/2 feet of guitar wire. 3. Subtract the used wire from the total wire: * Remaining wire = Total wire - Used wire * Remaining wire = 3/2 - 5/16 4. Find a common denominator to subtract the fractions: * The common denominator is 16. * 3/2 = 24/16 * So, 3/2 - 5/16 = 24/16 - 5/16 = 19/16 Therefore, the remaining guitar wire is 19/16 feet. ### Answer: 19/16 feet
Expected answer: 83/16
Correct? No
Problem: Samantha has a 4 fluid ounce tube of toothpaste. In one week, she uses 17/14 fluid ounces. How much toothpaste does she have left after that week?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Samantha has a tube of toothpaste containing 4 fluid ounces. * In one week, she uses 17/14 fluid ounces of toothpaste. 2. Convert the mixed number 17/14 to an improper fraction: * 17/14 = 1 3/14 * 1 3/14 = (1 ร 14 + 3) / 14 = 17/14 3. Subtract the amount of toothpaste used from the total amount: * Remaining toothpaste = Total toothpaste - Used toothpaste * Remaining toothpaste = 4 - 17/14 * To subtract fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 14. * 4 = 56/14 (because 4 ร 14 = 56) * Remaining toothpaste = 56/14 - 17/14 = (56 - 17) / 14 = 39/14 4. Simplify the fraction: * 39/14 = 2 11/14 (because 39 รท 14 = 2 remainder 11) Therefore, after one week, Samantha has 2 11/14 fluid ounces of toothpaste left. ### Answer: 2 11/14 fluid ounces
Expected answer: 39/14
Correct? Yes
Problem: What if Samantha had originally started with a 4 fluid ounce tube of toothpaste but she only used 12/14 fluid ounces in the first week. How much toothpaste would she have left then?
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Great! Let's solve this problem using the same steps as before, but with the new information. Given: - Samantha has a tube of toothpaste containing 4 fluid ounces. - In one week, she uses 12/14 fluid ounces of toothpaste. Step 1: Convert the whole number 4 to an improper fraction with a denominator of 14. 4 = 56/14 (because 4 ร 14 = 56) Step 2: Subtract the amount of toothpaste used from the total amount. Remaining toothpaste = Total toothpaste - Used toothpaste Remaining toothpaste = 56/14 - 12/14 Remaining toothpaste = (56 - 12) / 14 = 44/14 Step 3: Simplify the fraction. 44/14 = 3 2/14 (because 44 รท 14 = 3 remainder 2) Therefore, if Samantha had originally started with a 4 fluid ounce tube of toothpaste and only used 12/14 fluid ounces in the first week, she would have 3 2/14 fluid ounces of toothpaste left. ### Answer: 3 2/14 fluid ounces
Expected answer: 22/7
Correct? Yes
Problem: Maria has 12 candies. She gives each of her 6 friends an equal amount of candies. Maria also has 20 stickers and she gives each of her 20 friends a sticker. How many candies and stickers does each friend get in total?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Candies: * Maria has 12 candies. * She gives candies to 6 friends. * Number of candies each friend gets = Total candies รท Number of friends * Number of candies each friend gets = 12 รท 6 = 2 candies 2. Stickers: * Maria has 20 stickers. * She gives stickers to 20 friends. * Number of stickers each friend gets = Total stickers รท Number of friends * Number of stickers each friend gets = 20 รท 20 = 1 sticker 3. Total candies and stickers each friend gets: * Each friend gets 2 candies and 1 sticker. * Total candies and stickers each friend gets = Number of candies + Number of stickers * Total candies and stickers each friend gets = 2 + 1 = 3 ### Answer: Each friend gets 3 candies and stickers in total.
Expected answer: 3
Correct? Yes
Problem: Maria initially had 12 candies and 20 stickers. Instead of having 6 friends, let's say she had 13 friends now. If she shares the candies among her 6 friends and the stickers among her 13 friends equally, how many candies and stickers does each friend get in total?
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In this updated scenario, Maria has 12 candies and 20 stickers, and she has 13 friends. Let's solve the problem step by step: 1. Candies: * Maria has 12 candies. * She gives candies to 6 friends. * Number of candies each of the 6 friends gets = Total candies รท Number of friends receiving candies * Number of candies each of the 6 friends gets = 12 รท 6 = 2 candies 2. Stickers: * Maria has 20 stickers. * She gives stickers to 13 friends. * Number of stickers each of the 13 friends gets = Total stickers รท Number of friends receiving stickers * Number of stickers each of the 13 friends gets = 20 รท 13 = 1 remainder 7 * Since stickers cannot be divided, each friend will get 1 sticker, and Maria will have 7 stickers left over. 3. Total candies and stickers each friend gets: * 6 friends get 2 candies each, and 1 sticker each. So, these 6 friends get 3 items each. * 7 friends get only 1 sticker each. ### Answer: 6 friends get 3 candies and stickers each, while 7 friends get only 1 sticker each.
Expected answer: 46/13
Correct? No
Problem: During a rainy day, the first rainfall lasted for 4/13 hours, and the next rainfall was a little longer and lasted for 11/5 hours. How many hours did it rain in total?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. The first rainfall lasted for 4/13 hours. 2. The second rainfall lasted for 11/5 hours. 3. To find the total hours of rainfall, we need to add the durations of both rainfalls: 4/13 + 11/5 = (4 ร 5) / (13 ร 5) + (11 ร 13) / (5 ร 13) = 20 / 65 + 143 / 65 = 163 / 65 = 2 28/65 = 2.4923076923076923 Therefore, the total duration of rainfall was 2 28/65 hours or approximately 2.49 hours. ### Answer: 2 28/65 hours (or approximately 2.49 hours)
Expected answer: 163/65
Correct? No
Problem: Jane cuts 10/12 yards of fabric from a blanket. Then, she cuts an additional 10/10 yard. How many yards of fabric has she cut from the blanket in total?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. First, Jane cuts 10/12 yards of fabric from the blanket. 2. Then, she cuts an additional 10/10 yard. 3. To find the total yards of fabric cut, we need to add these two fractions: 10/12 + 10/10 4. To add fractions with different denominators, we need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 12 and 10 is 60. 5. Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with a denominator of 60: 10/12 = 50/60 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 5) 10/10 = 60/60 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 6) 6. Now add the fractions: 50/60 + 60/60 = 110/60 7. Simplify the result: 110/60 = 11/6 (divide both numerator and denominator by 10) 8. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: 11/6 = 1 5/6 (6 goes into 11 one time with a remainder of 5) Therefore, Jane has cut a total of 1 5/6 yards of fabric from the blanket. ### Answer: 1 5/6 yards
Expected answer: 11/6
Correct? Yes
Problem: After cutting 10/12 yards and 10/10 yard from the blanket, Jane decides to cut an additional 4/12 yard. Now, how many yards of fabric has she cut from the blanket in total?
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Great! Let's solve this problem step by step, taking into account the additional 4/12 yard that Jane cuts. 1. Jane cuts 10/12 yards, 10/10 yard, and 4/12 yard from the blanket. 2. To find the total yards of fabric cut, we need to add these three fractions: 10/12 + 10/10 + 4/12 3. First, let's add 10/12 and 4/12 since they have the same denominator: 10/12 + 4/12 = 14/12 4. Now, we have: 14/12 + 10/10 5. To add fractions with different denominators, we need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 12 and 10 is 60. 6. Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with a denominator of 60: 14/12 = 70/60 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 5) 10/10 = 60/60 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 6) 7. Now add the fractions: 70/60 + 60/60 = 130/60 8. Simplify the result: 130/60 = 13/6 (divide both numerator and denominator by 10) 9. Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: 13/6 = 2 1/6 (6 goes into 13 two times with a remainder of 1) Therefore, after cutting an additional 4/12 yard, Jane has cut a total of 2 1/6 yards of fabric from the blanket. ### Answer: 2 1/6 yards
Expected answer: 13/6
Correct? Yes
Problem: Originally, Jane cut 10/12 yard and then 10/10 yard from the blanket. However, consider if Jane had cut 11/12 yard instead of 10/12 yard at first, and then again cut 10/10 yard. How many yards of fabric would she have cut from the blanket now in this case?
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Great! Let's solve this problem step by step with the new information. Given: - Jane cuts 11/12 yard of fabric from the blanket first. - Then, she cuts an additional 10/10 yard. Step 1: Add the fractions to find the total yards of fabric cut. 11/12 + 10/10 Step 2: Find a common denominator for the fractions. The least common multiple of 12 and 10 is 60. Step 3: Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with a denominator of 60. 11/12 = 55/60 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 5) 10/10 = 60/60 (multiply both numerator and denominator by 6) Step 4: Add the fractions with the common denominator. 55/60 + 60/60 = 115/60 Step 5: Simplify the result by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (5). 115/60 = 23/12 Step 6: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number. 23/12 = 1 11/12 (12 goes into 23 one time with a remainder of 11) Therefore, if Jane had cut 11/12 yard at first and then 10/10 yard, she would have cut a total of 1 11/12 yards of fabric from the blanket. ### Answer: 1 11/12 yards
Expected answer: 23/12
Correct? Yes
Problem: A fairy sprinkles 11/12 oz of magic dust over an enchanted field. She then sprinkles an additional 9/10 oz of dust over a grove of enchanted apple trees. What is the total amount of magic dust the fairy used?
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To solve this problem, we need to add the amount of magic dust sprinkled over the enchanted field and the grove of enchanted apple trees. Given: - The fairy sprinkled 11/12 oz of magic dust over the enchanted field. - The fairy sprinkled an additional 9/10 oz of magic dust over the grove of enchanted apple trees. Step 1: Convert the fractions to a common denominator. 11/12 = 55/60 9/10 = 54/60 Step 2: Add the fractions. 55/60 + 54/60 = 109/60 Step 3: Simplify the fraction. 109/60 = 1 49/60 Step 4: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number. 1 49/60 = 1 4/5 oz Therefore, the total amount of magic dust the fairy used is 1 4/5 oz. ### Answer: 1 4/5 oz
Expected answer: 109/60
Correct? No
Problem: A word game assigns 3/11 of a point for each vowel used and 8/10 of a point for each consonant. If you use 1 vowel and 1 consonant, what will your score be?
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Let's solve this step by step: 1. Points for vowels: * Each vowel is worth 3/11 of a point. * You used 1 vowel. * Points for vowels = 1 ร 3/11 = 3/11 2. Points for consonants: * Each consonant is worth 8/10 of a point. * You used 1 consonant. * Points for consonants = 1 ร 8/10 = 8/10 3. Total score: * Total score = Points for vowels + Points for consonants * Total score = 3/11 + 8/10 * To add these fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 110 (LCM of 11 and 10). * 3/11 = 30/110 (multiply numerator and denominator by 10) * 8/10 = 88/110 (multiply numerator and denominator by 11) * Total score = 30/110 + 88/110 = 118/110 * Simplify: 118/110 = 1 7/110 (divide both numerator and denominator by 11) Therefore, if you use 1 vowel and 1 consonant, your score will be 1 7/110. ### Answer: 1 7/110
Expected answer: 59/55
Correct? No
Problem: You are writing a letter that is 4/1 pages long. You remove 14/9 pages from it. How many pages is the letter now?
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Let's approach this step by step: 1) First, we need to understand what the question is asking. We start with a letter that is 4/1 pages long, and we remove 14/9 pages from it. We need to find out how many pages are left. 2) To solve this, we need to subtract the number of pages removed from the original number of pages. 4/1 - 14/9 3) However, we can't subtract fractions with different denominators. We need to find a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator is 9. 4) To convert 4/1 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 9, we multiply both the numerator and denominator by 9: 4/1 = (4 ร 9)/(1 ร 9) = 36/9 5) Now we can perform the subtraction: 36/9 - 14/9 = (36 - 14)/9 = 22/9 6) Therefore, after removing 14/9 pages, the letter is now 22/9 pages long. ### Answer: 22/9 pages
Expected answer: 22/9
Correct? Yes
Problem: You decide to add some more content to your letter. If you add 7/12 of a page, how many pages will the letter be then?
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Great! Let's continue from where we left off. The letter is currently 22/9 pages long, and we want to add 7/12 of a page to it. 1) To add fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator of 9 and 12 is 36 (the least common multiple). 2) Let's convert 22/9 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 36: 22/9 = (22 ร 4)/(9 ร 4) = 88/36 3) Now let's convert 7/12 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 36: 7/12 = (7 ร 3)/(12 ร 3) = 21/36 4) Now we can add the fractions: 88/36 + 21/36 = (88 + 21)/36 = 109/36 5) We can simplify this fraction by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). The GCD of 109 and 36 is 1, so the fraction cannot be simplified further. 6) Therefore, after adding 7/12 of a page, the letter is now 109/36 pages long. ### Answer: 109/36 pages
Expected answer: 109/36
Correct? Yes
Problem: What if your original letter was slightly longer, being 15/1 pages in total, but you still removed the same 14/9 pages from it? How many pages would the letter be then?
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Great! Let's solve this problem using the same approach as before. Given: - The original letter is 15/1 pages long. - You remove 14/9 pages from the letter. Step 1: Convert 15/1 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 9. 15/1 = (15 ร 9)/(1 ร 9) = 135/9 Step 2: Subtract the number of pages removed from the original number of pages. 135/9 - 14/9 = (135 - 14)/9 = 121/9 Step 3: Simplify the fraction if possible. 121/9 cannot be simplified further as the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1. Therefore, after removing 14/9 pages from a 15/1-page letter, the letter is now 121/9 pages long. ### Answer: 121/9 pages
Expected answer: 121/9
Correct? Yes
Problem: Anne painted 16/20 of a table, and then Bob painted an additional 5/20 of the table. How much of the table has been painted in total?
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Let's solve this step by step: 1. Anne painted 16/20 of the table. 2. Bob painted an additional 5/20 of the table. 3. To find the total amount of the table that has been painted, we need to add the fractions: 16/20 + 5/20 = (16 + 5)/20 = 21/20 4. Now, let's simplify the fraction 21/20: 21/20 = 1 1/20 (because 20/20 = 1, and 1/20 remains) 5. This means that the total amount of the table painted is 1 whole table plus 1/20 of a table. Therefore, in total, 1 1/20 of the table has been painted. ### Answer: 1 1/20
Expected answer: 21/20
Correct? Yes
Problem: After Anne and Bob painted parts of the table, Carl decided to add to their work by painting another 11/5 of the table. Now, how much of the table has been painted in total?
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Let's continue from where we left off in the previous problem: 1. Anne and Bob had already painted 1 1/20 of the table. 2. Carl painted an additional 11/5 of the table. 3. To find the new total amount of the table that has been painted, we need to add the fractions: 1 1/20 + 11/5 4. First, let's convert 1 1/20 to an improper fraction: 1 1/20 = 20/20 + 1/20 = 21/20 5. Now, we can add 21/20 and 11/5: 21/20 + 11/5 To add fractions with different denominators, we need to find a common denominator. The least common multiple of 20 and 5 is 20. So, we'll convert 11/5 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 20: 11/5 = (11 ร 4)/(5 ร 4) = 44/20 Now, we can add the fractions: 21/20 + 44/20 = (21 + 44)/20 = 65/20 6. Let's simplify the fraction 65/20: 65/20 = 3 5/20 (because 60/20 = 3, and 5/20 remains) Therefore, after Carl's contribution, a total of 3 5/20 of the table has been painted. ### Answer: 3 5/20
Expected answer: 13/4
Correct? Yes
Problem: Suppose before Carl added more paint, instead of Bob painting an additional 5/20 of the table, he could only manage to paint 5/14 of it. In this case, how much of the table has been painted by Anne and Bob together?
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Okay, let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Anne painted 16/20 of the table. 2. In this case, Bob painted 5/14 of the table. 3. To find the total amount of the table that has been painted, we need to add these fractions. However, we can't add fractions with different denominators directly. We need to find a common denominator first. 4. The common denominator will be the least common multiple (LCM) of 20 and 14. LCM(20, 14) = 140 5. Now, let's convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the denominator 140: 16/20 = (16 ร 7)/(20 ร 7) = 112/140 5/14 = (5 ร 10)/(14 ร 10) = 50/140 6. Now we can add the fractions: 112/140 + 50/140 = 162/140 7. Let's simplify this fraction: 162/140 = 1 22/140 (because 140/140 = 1, and 22/140 remains) Simplifying further: 22/140 = 11/70 Therefore, in this case, Anne and Bob together have painted 1 11/70 of the table. ### Answer: 1 11/70
Expected answer: 81/70
Correct? Yes
Problem: The star Alpha shines 17/3 times brighter than an average star, while the star Bravo shines 20/16 times as bright. How much brighter are both stars compared to an average star if you add up the relative brightness of these two stars?
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Let's solve this problem step by step. We need to find the total relative brightness of Alpha and Bravo compared to an average star. Given: - Alpha shines 17/3 times brighter than an average star. - Bravo shines 20/16 times as bright as an average star. Step 1: Add the relative brightness of Alpha and Bravo. Total relative brightness = Alpha's brightness + Bravo's brightness Total relative brightness = 17/3 + 20/16 Step 2: Simplify the fractions by finding a common denominator. The common denominator is 48 (the least common multiple of 3 and 16). Alpha's brightness = 17/3 ร 16/16 = 272/48 Bravo's brightness = 20/16 ร 3/3 = 60/48 Step 3: Add the fractions with the common denominator. Total relative brightness = 272/48 + 60/48 = 332/48 Step 4: Simplify the resulting fraction. Total relative brightness = 332/48 = 83/12 Therefore, Alpha and Bravo together shine 83/12 times brighter than an average star. ### Answer: 83/12
Expected answer: 83/12
Correct? Yes
Problem: Taking into account the previous situation, if we adjust the brightness of star Alpha such that it only shines 8/3 times brighter than an average star instead of 17/3 times, how much brighter would Alpha and Bravo combined be in comparison to an average star?
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Great! Let's solve this problem using the same steps as before, but with the adjusted brightness of star Alpha. Given: - Alpha now shines 8/3 times brighter than an average star (adjusted from 17/3). - Bravo still shines 20/16 times as bright as an average star. Step 1: Add the relative brightness of Alpha and Bravo. Total relative brightness = Alpha's brightness + Bravo's brightness Total relative brightness = 8/3 + 20/16 Step 2: Simplify the fractions by finding a common denominator. The common denominator is 48 (the least common multiple of 3 and 16). Alpha's brightness = 8/3 ร 16/16 = 128/48 Bravo's brightness = 20/16 ร 3/3 = 60/48 Step 3: Add the fractions with the common denominator. Total relative brightness = 128/48 + 60/48 = 188/48 Step 4: Simplify the resulting fraction. Total relative brightness = 188/48 = 47/12 Therefore, with the adjusted brightness of star Alpha, Alpha and Bravo together shine 47/12 times brighter than an average star. ### Answer: 47/12
Expected answer: 47/12
Correct? Yes
Problem: There are 17/20 kg of red apples and 18/8 kg of green apples in a grocery store. How many kilograms of apples are in the store in total?
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Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Convert the fractions to decimals: * Red apples: 17/20 = 0.85 kg * Green apples: 18/8 = 2.25 kg 2. Add the weights of red and green apples: * Total weight = Weight of red apples + Weight of green apples * Total weight = 0.85 kg + 2.25 kg * Total weight = 3.1 kg Therefore, there are 3.1 kilograms of apples in the store in total. ### Answer: 3.1 kilograms
Expected answer: 31/10
Correct? No
Problem: If a bus drives 12/20 of a mile then goes an additional 12/12 of a mile, how many miles did the bus travel in total?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this step by step: 1. First, let's convert the fractions to a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple of 20 and 12, which is 60. 12/20 = (12 ร 3)/(20 ร 3) = 36/60 12/12 = (12 ร 5)/(12 ร 5) = 60/60 2. Now we have: 36/60 of a mile + 60/60 of a mile 3. Add the fractions: (36/60) + (60/60) = (36 + 60)/60 = 96/60 4. Simplify the fraction: 96/60 = 8/5 5. Convert the fraction to a mixed number: 8/5 = 1 3/5 Therefore, the bus traveled 1 3/5 miles in total. ### Answer: 1 3/5 miles
Expected answer: 8/5
Correct? Yes
Problem: After the bus has traveled 12/20 of a mile, then an additional 12/12 of a mile, it makes the same journey back. How many miles did the bus travel in total?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem step by step. We'll first calculate the total distance traveled in one direction, then multiply it by 2 to account for the return journey. 1. Convert the fractions to a common denominator (60): 12/20 = 36/60 12/12 = 60/60 2. Add the fractions to find the total distance traveled in one direction: (36/60) + (60/60) = 96/60 3. Simplify the fraction: 96/60 = 8/5 4. Convert the fraction to a mixed number: 8/5 = 1 3/5 5. Double the distance to account for the return journey: 1 3/5 ร 2 = 2 6/5 = 3 1/5 Therefore, the bus traveled a total of 3 1/5 miles. ### Answer: 3 1/5 miles
Expected answer: 16/5
Correct? Yes
Problem: If instead of driving 12/20 of a mile initially, the bus drives 14/20 of a mile in the beginning and then goes an additional 12/12 of a mile, how many miles did the bus travel in total?
Claude-3 Opus:
Okay, let's solve this problem using the same steps as before, but with the new initial distance of 14/20 of a mile. 1. Convert the fractions to a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple of 20 and 12, which is 60. 14/20 = (14 ร 3)/(20 ร 3) = 42/60 12/12 = (12 ร 5)/(12 ร 5) = 60/60 2. Now we have: 42/60 of a mile + 60/60 of a mile 3. Add the fractions: (42/60) + (60/60) = (42 + 60)/60 = 102/60 4. Simplify the fraction: 102/60 = 17/10 5. Convert the fraction to a mixed number: 17/10 = 1 7/10 Therefore, with the new initial distance, the bus traveled 1 7/10 miles in total. ### Answer: 1 7/10 miles
Expected answer: 17/10
Correct? Yes
Problem: In the first hour, a shark swims 3/9 miles and in the second hour height increases its speed to swim 13/5 miles. How many miles does the shark swim in total in these two hours?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. In the first hour, the shark swims 3/9 miles. 3/9 = 1/3 mile 2. In the second hour, the shark swims 13/5 miles. 13/5 = 2 3/5 miles 3. To find the total distance the shark swims, we need to add the distances from both hours: 1/3 + 2 3/5 = 1/3 + 13/5 = 5/15 + 39/15 = 44/15 = 2 14/15 miles Therefore, the shark swims a total of 2 14/15 miles in these two hours. ### Answer: 2 14/15 miles
Expected answer: 44/15
Correct? Yes
Problem: After swimming for two hours, the shark decides to swim for a third hour and it covers a distance of 14/9 miles. What is the total distance covered by the shark in these three hours?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's continue from where we left off and add the distance covered in the third hour. Given: - In the first two hours, the shark swam a total of 2 14/15 miles. - In the third hour, the shark swam 14/9 miles. Step 1: Convert 2 14/15 miles to an improper fraction. 2 14/15 = (2 ร 15 + 14) / 15 = 44/15 miles Step 2: Add the distance covered in the third hour to the total distance from the first two hours. Total distance = Distance in first two hours + Distance in third hour Total distance = 44/15 + 14/9 Step 3: Find a common denominator for 44/15 and 14/9 (LCM of 15 and 9 is 45). 44/15 = 44/15 ร 3/3 = 132/45 14/9 = 14/9 ร 5/5 = 70/45 Step 4: Add the fractions. Total distance = 132/45 + 70/45 = 202/45 Step 5: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number. 202/45 = 4 22/45 = 4 4/9 miles Therefore, the shark swam a total of 4 4/9 miles in these three hours. ### Answer: 4 4/9 miles
Expected answer: 202/45
Correct? No
Problem: In reconsideration of the first hour, what if the shark only swam for 3/7 miles instead of 3/9 miles, but still swam 13/5 miles in the the second hour. What would be the total distance covered in these two hours then?
Claude-3 Opus:
Okay, let's solve this problem with the updated information: 1. In the first hour, the shark swims 3/7 miles. 2. In the second hour, the shark swims 13/5 miles. 13/5 = 2 3/5 miles 3. To find the total distance the shark swims, we need to add the distances from both hours: 3/7 + 2 3/5 = 3/7 + 13/5 = 15/35 + 91/35 = 106/35 = 3 1/35 miles Therefore, with the updated information, the shark swims a total of 3 1/35 miles in these two hours. ### Answer: 3 1/35 miles
Expected answer: 106/35
Correct? Yes
Problem: A drummer hits a rhythm where they hit once every 17/17 seconds for the first beat and then 2/12 seconds for the second beat. How long does it take for the drummer to hit the two beats together?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this step by step: 1. The first beat is hit every 17/17 seconds. This simplifies to 1 second. 2. The second beat is hit every 2/12 seconds. This can be simplified: 2/12 = 1/6 seconds 3. To find the total time for the two beats together, we add the time for each beat: 1 + 1/6 seconds 4. To add fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 6: 6/6 + 1/6 = 7/6 seconds 5. Therefore, it takes the drummer 7/6 seconds to hit the two beats together. ### Answer: 7/6 seconds
Expected answer: 7/6
Correct? Yes
Problem: Instead of hitting the first note every 17/17 seconds, the drummer decides to change the beat and hit it every 16/17 seconds. They're still hitting the second note every 2/12 seconds though. How long does it now take the drummer to hit the two beats together?
Claude-3 Opus:
Okay, let's solve this problem with the updated information: 1. The first beat is now hit every 16/17 seconds. 2. The second beat is still hit every 2/12 seconds, which simplifies to 1/6 seconds. 3. To find the total time for the two beats together, we add the time for each beat: 16/17 + 1/6 seconds 4. To add fractions, we need a common denominator. The common denominator is 102 (17 * 6): 96/102 + 17/102 = 113/102 seconds 5. Therefore, with the new rhythm, it takes the drummer 113/102 seconds to hit the two beats together. ### Answer: 113/102 seconds
Expected answer: 113/102
Correct? Yes
Problem: If a fireplace burns 12/17 cord of wood in the morning and 8/19 cord in the evening, what is the total cord of wood it burns in a day?
Claude-3 Opus:
To find the total cord of wood the fireplace burns in a day, we need to add the amount of wood burned in the morning and in the evening. Given: - The fireplace burns 12/17 cord of wood in the morning. - The fireplace burns 8/19 cord of wood in the evening. Step 1: Find a common denominator for 12/17 and 8/19. The common denominator is 17 ร 19 = 323. Step 2: Convert 12/17 to an equivalent fraction with the denominator 323. 12/17 ร 19/19 = 228/323 Step 3: Convert 8/19 to an equivalent fraction with the denominator 323. 8/19 ร 17/17 = 136/323 Step 4: Add the fractions with the common denominator. 228/323 + 136/323 = 364/323 Step 5: Simplify the resulting fraction. 364/323 cannot be simplified further as the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1. Therefore, the total cord of wood the fireplace burns in a day is 364/323. ### Answer: 364/323
Expected answer: 364/323
Correct? Yes
Problem: In addition to the wood burned throughout the day, the fireplace burns an additional 19/20 cord of wood at night. What is the total cord of wood the fireplace burns in one full day?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's continue from the previous problem and add the amount of wood burned at night to the total amount burned during the day. Given: - The fireplace burns 364/323 cord of wood during the day (morning and evening combined). - The fireplace burns an additional 19/20 cord of wood at night. Step 1: Find a common denominator for 364/323 and 19/20. The common denominator is 323 ร 20 = 6460. Step 2: Convert 364/323 to an equivalent fraction with the denominator 6460. 364/323 ร 20/20 = 7280/6460 Step 3: Convert 19/20 to an equivalent fraction with the denominator 6460. 19/20 ร 323/323 = 6137/6460 Step 4: Add the fractions with the common denominator. 7280/6460 + 6137/6460 = 13417/6460 Step 5: Simplify the resulting fraction. 13417/6460 cannot be simplified further as the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1. Therefore, the total cord of wood the fireplace burns in one full day, including the additional wood burned at night, is 13417/6460. ### Answer: 13417/6460
Expected answer: 13417/6460
Correct? Yes
Problem: A butterfly's flight consisted of two segments. The first segment was 18/19 of a mile and the second was 9/17 of a mile. How long was the entire flight?
Claude-3 Opus:
To find the length of the entire flight, we need to add the lengths of the two segments. Given: - The first segment was 18/19 of a mile. - The second segment was 9/17 of a mile. Step 1: Convert the fractions to a common denominator. The common denominator is 19 ร 17 = 323. First segment: 18/19 = (18 ร 17) / (19 ร 17) = 306/323 Second segment: 9/17 = (9 ร 19) / (17 ร 19) = 171/323 Step 2: Add the fractions. Total flight length = 306/323 + 171/323 = (306 + 171) / 323 = 477/323 Step 3: Simplify the fraction. 477/323 cannot be simplified further as there are no common factors between 477 and 323. Therefore, the entire flight length is 477/323 of a mile. ### Answer: 477/323 of a mile
Expected answer: 477/323
Correct? Yes
Problem: After completing the first two segments of its flight, the butterfly flies an additional 19/20 of a mile. What is the total distance now that the butterfly has flown?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's add the distance of the third segment to the total distance we calculated earlier. Given: - The first segment was 18/19 of a mile. - The second segment was 9/17 of a mile. - The third segment is 19/20 of a mile. From the previous calculation, we found that the total distance of the first two segments was 477/323 of a mile. Step 1: Convert 19/20 to a fraction with a denominator of 323. 19/20 = (19 ร 323) / (20 ร 323) = 6137/6460 Step 2: Add the distance of the third segment to the total distance of the first two segments. Total flight length = 477/323 + 6137/6460 To add these fractions, we need to convert them to a common denominator. The common denominator is 323 ร 6460 = 2,086,580. 477/323 = (477 ร 6460) / (323 ร 6460) = 3,081,020/2,086,580 6137/6460 = (6137 ร 323) / (6460 ร 323) = 1,982,251/2,086,580 Total flight length = 3,081,020/2,086,580 + 1,982,251/2,086,580 = (3,081,020 + 1,982,251) / 2,086,580 = 5,063,271/2,086,580 Step 3: Simplify the fraction. 5,063,271/2,086,580 cannot be simplified further as there are no common factors between 5,063,271 and 2,086,580. Therefore, the total distance the butterfly has flown is 5,063,271/2,086,580 of a mile. ### Answer: 5,063,271/2,086,580 of a mile
Expected answer: 15677/6460
Correct? No
Problem: Suppose the butterfly's first flight segment was actually shorter than previously thought, only 18/12 of a mile instead of 18/19 of a mile, while the second segment remained 9/17 of a mile. What would be the new total length of the butterfly's flight?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem with the updated information. Given: - The first segment was 18/12 of a mile (instead of 18/19). - The second segment was 9/17 of a mile. Step 1: Simplify the fraction for the first segment. First segment: 18/12 = 3/2 miles Step 2: Convert the fractions to a common denominator. The common denominator is 2 ร 17 = 34. First segment: 3/2 = (3 ร 17) / (2 ร 17) = 51/34 miles Second segment: 9/17 = (9 ร 2) / (17 ร 2) = 18/34 miles Step 3: Add the fractions. Total flight length = 51/34 + 18/34 = (51 + 18) / 34 = 69/34 miles Step 4: Simplify the fraction. 69/34 cannot be simplified further as there are no common factors between 69 and 34. Therefore, with the updated information, the total length of the butterfly's flight is 69/34 miles. ### Answer: 69/34 miles
Expected answer: 69/34
Correct? Yes
Problem: While measuring a map, Jenna finds that the distance between two cities is 13/10 inches, and the distance from the second city to the third city is 14/15 inches. What is the total distance Jenna measured between the three cities on the map?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * The distance between the first and second city is 13/10 inches. * The distance between the second and third city is 14/15 inches. 2. To find the total distance, we need to add the two distances: * Total distance = Distance from 1st to 2nd city + Distance from 2nd to 3rd city * Total distance = 13/10 + 14/15 3. To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of 10 and 15, which is 30. 4. Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator: * 13/10 = (13 ร 3)/(10 ร 3) = 39/30 * 14/15 = (14 ร 2)/(15 ร 2) = 28/30 5. Now add the fractions: * Total distance = 39/30 + 28/30 = (39 + 28)/30 = 67/30 6. Simplify the fraction if possible: * 67/30 cannot be simplified further as 67 and 30 have no common factors other than 1. Therefore, the total distance Jenna measured between the three cities on the map is 67/30 inches. ### Answer: 67/30 inches
Expected answer: 67/30
Correct? Yes
Problem: Instead of the distance between the first two cities on the map being 13/10 inches, suppose it is 13/7 inches. Keeping the distance from the second city to the third city the same at 14/15 inches, what would then be the total distance between the three cities on the map?
Claude-3 Opus:
Okay, let's solve this problem with the updated information: 1. Understand the given information: * The distance between the first and second city is now 13/7 inches. * The distance between the second and third city remains 14/15 inches. 2. To find the total distance, we need to add the two distances: * Total distance = Distance from 1st to 2nd city + Distance from 2nd to 3rd city * Total distance = 13/7 + 14/15 3. To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of 7 and 15, which is 105. 4. Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator: * 13/7 = (13 ร 15)/(7 ร 15) = 195/105 * 14/15 = (14 ร 7)/(15 ร 7) = 98/105 5. Now add the fractions: * Total distance = 195/105 + 98/105 = (195 + 98)/105 = 293/105 6. Simplify the fraction if possible: * 293/105 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF), which is 7. * 293/105 = (293 รท 7)/(105 รท 7) = 41/15 Therefore, with the updated distance between the first two cities, the total distance Jenna measured between the three cities on the map is 41/15 inches. ### Answer: 41/15 inches
Expected answer: 293/105
Correct? No
Problem: A helium balloon rises at a rate of 13/6 feet per second. After a gust of wind, its speed increases by 3/16 feet per second. What is the new speed of the balloon in feet per second?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * The balloon initially rises at a rate of 13/6 feet per second. * After a gust of wind, the speed increases by 3/16 feet per second. 2. To find the new speed, we need to add the initial speed and the increase in speed: * New speed = Initial speed + Increase in speed * New speed = 13/6 + 3/16 3. To add these fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of 6 and 16, which is 48. 4. Convert 13/6 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 48: * 13/6 = (13 ร 8)/(6 ร 8) = 104/48 5. Convert 3/16 to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 48: * 3/16 = (3 ร 3)/(16 ร 3) = 9/48 6. Add the fractions: * New speed = 104/48 + 9/48 = (104 + 9)/48 = 113/48 7. Simplify the fraction if possible: * 113/48 cannot be simplified further as the greatest common factor (GCF) of 113 and 48 is 1. Therefore, the new speed of the balloon is 113/48 feet per second. ### Answer: 113/48 feet per second.
Expected answer: 113/48
Correct? Yes
Problem: If a second identical helium balloon behaving exactly like the first one rises alongside, what would be their total combined speed in feet per second?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem step by step. We know that the new speed of each balloon is 113/48 feet per second. Given: - There are two identical helium balloons rising at the same speed. - Each balloon's speed is 113/48 feet per second. To find the total combined speed, we need to add the speeds of both balloons together. Step 1: Add the speeds of the two balloons. Total combined speed = Speed of balloon 1 + Speed of balloon 2 Total combined speed = 113/48 + 113/48 Step 2: Simplify the addition of fractions. Total combined speed = (113 + 113)/48 Total combined speed = 226/48 Step 3: Simplify the fraction if possible. 226/48 can be simplified by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF). The GCF of 226 and 48 is 2. Total combined speed = (226 รท 2)/(48 รท 2) Total combined speed = 113/24 Therefore, the total combined speed of the two identical helium balloons is 113/24 feet per second. ### Answer: 113/24 feet per second.
Expected answer: 113/24
Correct? Yes
Problem: Scarlett has 16/10 gallons of red paint. If she uses 1/20 of a gallon for a small art project, how many gallons of red paint will she have left?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Scarlett has 16/10 gallons of red paint. * She uses 1/20 of a gallon for a small art project. 2. Convert 16/10 gallons to a mixed number: * 16/10 = 1 6/10 = 1 3/5 gallons 3. Subtract the used paint (1/20 gallon) from the total paint (1 3/5 gallons): * First, convert 1 3/5 gallons to an improper fraction: * 1 3/5 = (1 ร 5 + 3) / 5 = 8/5 gallons * Now, subtract 1/20 from 8/5: * 8/5 - 1/20 = (8 ร 4 - 1 ร 1) / (5 ร 4) = 31/20 gallons 4. Convert 31/20 gallons to a mixed number: * 31/20 = 1 11/20 gallons Therefore, Scarlett will have 1 11/20 gallons of red paint left after using 1/20 of a gallon for her small art project. ### Answer: 1 11/20 gallons
Expected answer: 31/20
Correct? Yes
Problem: After finishing the small art project, Scarlett decides to mix the remaining red paint with 5/7 gallons of yellow paint to make orange paint. How many gallons of paint does she have now?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's continue from where we left off in the previous problem. We know that Scarlett has 1 11/20 gallons of red paint left, and she wants to mix it with 5/7 gallons of yellow paint. 1. Convert 1 11/20 gallons (red paint) to an improper fraction: * 1 11/20 = (1 ร 20 + 11) / 20 = 31/20 gallons 2. Add the red paint (31/20 gallons) and the yellow paint (5/7 gallons): * To add fractions with different denominators, we need to find the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators. * LCM of 20 and 7 is 140. * Convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the denominator 140: * 31/20 = (31 ร 7) / (20 ร 7) = 217/140 gallons * 5/7 = (5 ร 20) / (7 ร 20) = 100/140 gallons * Now, add the fractions: * 217/140 + 100/140 = (217 + 100) / 140 = 317/140 gallons 3. Convert 317/140 gallons to a mixed number: * 317/140 = 2 37/140 gallons Therefore, after mixing the remaining red paint with 5/7 gallons of yellow paint, Scarlett now has 2 37/140 gallons of orange paint. ### Answer: 2 37/140 gallons
Expected answer: 317/140
Correct? Yes
Problem: Suppose Scarlett initially had 16/10 gallons of red paint. But this time, she uses 2/20 of a gallon for her small project instead. How many gallons of red paint does she have left now?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Scarlett initially has 16/10 gallons of red paint. * She uses 2/20 of a gallon for her small project. 2. Convert 16/10 gallons to a mixed number: * 16/10 = 1 6/10 = 1 3/5 gallons 3. Simplify 2/20 by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their common factor, 2: * 2/20 = 1/10 gallon 4. Subtract the used paint (1/10 gallon) from the total paint (1 3/5 gallons): * First, convert 1 3/5 gallons to an improper fraction: * 1 3/5 = (1 ร 5 + 3) / 5 = 8/5 gallons * Now, subtract 1/10 from 8/5: * 8/5 - 1/10 = (8 ร 2 - 1 ร 1) / (5 ร 2) = 15/10 gallons 5. Simplify 15/10 gallons to a mixed number: * 15/10 = 1 5/10 = 1 1/2 gallons Therefore, after using 2/20 (or 1/10) of a gallon for her small project, Scarlett will have 1 1/2 gallons of red paint left. ### Answer: 1 1/2 gallons
Expected answer: 3/2
Correct? Yes
Problem: Susie has a box of 12 chocolate bars. She decides to eat 2/5 of a chocolate bar herself. How many chocolate bars are left in the box?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * Susie has a box of 12 chocolate bars. * She eats 2/5 of a chocolate bar. 2. Calculate the number of chocolate bars Susie ate: * 2/5 of a chocolate bar = 0.4 chocolate bars * Since we can't have a fraction of a chocolate bar left in the box, we round up to 1 chocolate bar. * Susie ate 1 chocolate bar. 3. Calculate the number of chocolate bars left in the box: * Chocolate bars left = Total chocolate bars - Chocolate bars eaten * Chocolate bars left = 12 - 1 = 11 Therefore, there are 11 chocolate bars left in the box. ### Answer: 11
Expected answer: 58/5
Correct? No
Problem: A plane is flying at an altitude of 2 miles, then it descends by 10/15 of a mile. What is the new altitude of the plane?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * The plane is initially flying at an altitude of 2 miles. * It descends by 10/15 of a mile. 2. Convert the fraction 10/15 to a decimal for easier calculation: * 10 รท 15 = 0.6666... โ 0.67 miles 3. Subtract the descent distance from the initial altitude: * New altitude = Initial altitude - Descent distance * New altitude = 2 miles - 0.67 miles * New altitude = 1.33 miles Therefore, after descending by 10/15 of a mile, the plane's new altitude is 1.33 miles. ### Answer: 1.33 miles
Expected answer: 4/3
Correct? No
Problem: A child goes down a slide that's 6/19 meters long, and then goes down another slide that's 17/4 meters long. How many total meters did they slide?
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To find the total meters the child slid, we need to add the lengths of the two slides. 1. Length of the first slide: 6/19 meters 2. Length of the second slide: 17/4 meters To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators 19 and 4. LCM(19, 4) = 76 Now, we convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the denominator 76: 6/19 = (6 ร 4)/(19 ร 4) = 24/76 17/4 = (17 ร 19)/(4 ร 19) = 323/76 Adding the fractions: 24/76 + 323/76 = 347/76 To simplify the fraction, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD): GCD(347, 76) = 1 Since the GCD is 1, the fraction 347/76 is already in its simplest form. Therefore, the total meters the child slid is 347/76 meters. ### Answer: 347/76 meters
Expected answer: 347/76
Correct? Yes
Problem: If originally, the first slide was actually 6/5 meters long instead of 6/19 meters long, and the child goes down this slide and then another slide that's 17/4 meters long, how many total meters did they slide?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem with the updated information. We need to add the lengths of the two slides. 1. Length of the first slide: 6/5 meters 2. Length of the second slide: 17/4 meters To add fractions, we need to find a common denominator. The common denominator is the least common multiple (LCM) of the denominators 5 and 4. LCM(5, 4) = 20 Now, we convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with the denominator 20: 6/5 = (6 ร 4)/(5 ร 4) = 24/20 17/4 = (17 ร 5)/(4 ร 5) = 85/20 Adding the fractions: 24/20 + 85/20 = 109/20 To simplify the fraction, we divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD): GCD(109, 20) = 1 Since the GCD is 1, the fraction 109/20 is already in its simplest form. To convert the improper fraction to a mixed number: 109 รท 20 = 5 remainder 9 5 9/20 Therefore, the total meters the child slid is 5 9/20 meters or 5.45 meters in decimal form. ### Answer: 5 9/20 meters (or 5.45 meters)
Expected answer: 109/20
Correct? Yes
Problem: A colonial fireplace burns firewood at a rate of 4/15 cords per hour in the early morning. In the late night, the rate increases to 14/15 cords per hour. How much firewood does the fireplace burn in total in one hour split between the early morning and late night?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's break this down step by step: 1. Understand the given information: * In the early morning, the fireplace burns 4/15 cords of firewood per hour. * In the late night, the fireplace burns 14/15 cords of firewood per hour. * We need to find the total amount of firewood burned in one hour, split between early morning and late night. 2. Assume the hour is split evenly between early morning and late night. So, the fireplace burns at the early morning rate for 1/2 hour and at the late night rate for 1/2 hour. 3. Calculate the amount of firewood burned in the early morning: * Early morning rate = 4/15 cords per hour * Time at early morning rate = 1/2 hour * Firewood burned in early morning = 4/15 ร 1/2 = 2/15 cords 4. Calculate the amount of firewood burned in the late night: * Late night rate = 14/15 cords per hour * Time at late night rate = 1/2 hour * Firewood burned in late night = 14/15 ร 1/2 = 7/15 cords 5. Sum up the total amount of firewood burned in the hour: * Total firewood burned = Early morning + Late night * Total firewood burned = 2/15 + 7/15 = 9/15 cords Therefore, the fireplace burns a total of 9/15 cords of firewood in one hour split between the early morning and late night. ### Answer: 9/15 cords
Expected answer: 6/5
Correct? No
Problem: An alien travelled 9/20 of a light year towards earth then decided to move forward another 11/7 light years. How many light years has the alien travelled in total?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. The alien first traveled 9/20 of a light year. 2. Then, the alien moved forward another 11/7 light years. 3. To find the total distance traveled, we need to add these two distances: 9/20 + 11/7 = (9 ร 7)/(20 ร 7) + (11 ร 20)/(7 ร 20) = 63/140 + 220/140 = (63 + 220)/140 = 283/140 4. To simplify the fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF): GCF of 283 and 140 is 1. 283/140 cannot be simplified further. Therefore, the alien has traveled a total of 283/140 light years. ### Answer: 283/140 light years
Expected answer: 283/140
Correct? Yes
Problem: After traveling ((9 / 20) + (11 / 7)) light years towards earth, the alien continues its journey for an additional 14/2 light years. How many light years in total has the alien traveled?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. From the previous question, we know that the alien traveled (9/20 + 11/7) light years. (9/20 + 11/7) = 283/140 light years 2. Now, the alien continues its journey for an additional 14/2 light years. 14/2 = 7 light years 3. To find the total distance traveled, we need to add these two distances: 283/140 + 7 = 283/140 + 980/140 = 1263/140 4. To simplify the fraction, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common factor (GCF): GCF of 1263 and 140 is 1. 1263/140 cannot be simplified further. Therefore, the alien has traveled a total of 1263/140 light years. ### Answer: 1263/140 light years
Expected answer: 1263/140
Correct? Yes
Problem: The alien originally travelled ((9 / 20) + (11 / 7)) light years towards earth. But what if instead, the alien had only travelled (9 / 20) + (11 / 11) light years to start with? How many light years would the alien have travelled then?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem step by step with the new information. Given: - The alien originally traveled (9/20) + (11/7) light years. - Now, the alien has traveled (9/20) + (11/11) light years. Step 1: Simplify the fraction 11/11. 11/11 = 1 Step 2: Add the fractions (9/20) and 1. (9/20) + 1 = (9/20) + (20/20) = (9 + 20)/20 = 29/20 Step 3: Simplify the fraction 29/20 if possible. The greatest common factor (GCF) of 29 and 20 is 1, so the fraction cannot be simplified further. Therefore, if the alien had traveled (9/20) + (11/11) light years, it would have traveled a total of 29/20 light years. ### Answer: 29/20 light years
Expected answer: 29/20
Correct? Yes
Problem: If Bob has 10/2 of a cucumber and he adds it to 1/7 of another cucumber, how many cucumbers does he have in total?
Claude-3 Opus:
Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Bob has 10/2 of a cucumber. Simplify this fraction: 10/2 = 5 cucumbers 2. Bob adds 1/7 of another cucumber to the 5 cucumbers he already has: 5 + 1/7 cucumbers 3. To add fractions, we need a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator is 7: 5 = 35/7 (because 5 ร 7/7 = 35/7) So, 5 + 1/7 = 35/7 + 1/7 = 36/7 cucumbers 4. Simplify the result: 36/7 = 5 1/7 cucumbers (because 36 รท 7 = 5 remainder 1) Therefore, Bob has 5 1/7 cucumbers in total. ### Answer: 5 1/7 cucumbers
Expected answer: 36/7
Correct? Yes
Problem: After combining the cucumbers, Bob duplicates his total amount. Now, how many cucumbers does he have?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's continue from where we left off. Given: - Bob had 5 1/7 cucumbers after combining the cucumbers. - Bob duplicates his total amount. Step 1: Multiply Bob's current total by 2 to duplicate the amount. (5 1/7) ร 2 Step 2: Multiply the whole number and the fraction separately. (5 ร 2) + (1/7 ร 2) Step 3: Simplify the multiplication. 10 + 2/7 Step 4: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number. 10 2/7 = 10 + (2 รท 7) = 10 + 0.285714... 10 2/7 โ 10.29 (rounded to two decimal places) Therefore, after duplicating his total amount, Bob now has approximately 10.29 cucumbers. ### Answer: 10.29 cucumbers (rounded to two decimal places)
Expected answer: 72/7
Correct? No
Problem: Suppose instead of 1/7 of a cucumber, Bob initially has 17/7 (or about 2 and a half) cucumbers before adding 10/2. How many cucumbers does he have now?
Claude-3 Opus:
Great! Let's solve this problem step by step: 1. Bob initially has 17/7 cucumbers. 2. He adds 10/2 of a cucumber to the 17/7 cucumbers he already has: 17/7 + 10/2 cucumbers 3. Simplify 10/2: 10/2 = 5 cucumbers 4. Now, we have: 17/7 + 5 cucumbers 5. To add fractions, we need a common denominator. In this case, the common denominator is 7: 5 = 35/7 (because 5 ร 7/7 = 35/7) So, 17/7 + 5 = 17/7 + 35/7 = 52/7 cucumbers 6. Simplify the result: 52/7 = 7 3/7 cucumbers (because 52 รท 7 = 7 remainder 3) Therefore, after adding 10/2 of a cucumber to his initial 17/7 cucumbers, Bob now has 7 3/7 cucumbers in total. ### Answer: 7 3/7 cucumbers
Expected answer: 52/7
Correct? Yes