Calculate elapsed time.

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Calculate Elapsed Time

In everyday life, we often need to calculate the amount of time that has passed between two events. This is called elapsed time. Elapsed time is the difference between the start and end time of an event or activity.

How to Calculate Elapsed Time:

• Start with the end time.
• Subtract the start time from the end time.
• If the minutes or hours are not the same, adjust by converting to the correct unit.

Examples:

1. If a movie starts at 3:00 PM and ends at 5:30 PM, the elapsed time is 2 hours and 30 minutes.

2. If a student finishes their test at 12:15 PM and started at 11:45 AM, the elapsed time is 30 minutes.

3. If a meeting starts at 9:30 AM and ends at 11:00 AM, the elapsed time is 1 hour and 30 minutes.

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