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A plant grew 1/8 in. in the first week of the month and 5/8 in. the rest of the month. How much did the plant grow for the entire month? Express your answer in lowest terms.

User Onlyjob
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All you have to do is add.

1/8 + 5/8 = 6/8 = ¾

Answer = ¾ in.

~Aamira~

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6/8th is your answer because 1 + 5 = 6
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