Suppose a plant grew \(4 \frac{1}{2}\) inches one week and \(2 \frac{3}{8}\) inches the next week. How many inches did it grow during both weeks?

7 inches if you round up for the fractions

Answered by Sonykboom | 2024-06-10

41/2 + 2 3/8 can be written 4 4/8 + 2 3/8. We now have a common denominator. Answer is 6 7/8. Or convert everything to 1/8s
4 1/2 = 36/8 2 3/8 = 19/8 Both vulgar fractions Add.
36/8 + 19/8 = 55/8 Convert by dividing by 8 Answer = 6 7/8

Answered by psjury | 2024-06-10

The plant grew a total of 6 8 7 ​ inches over two weeks. This is calculated by adding the growth of 4 2 1 ​ inches from the first week and 2 8 3 ​ inches from the second week. The final answer is expressed in a mixed number form.
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Answered by Sonykboom | 2024-12-26