Question

Mathew had a rain gauge that shows 1 2/3 inches of rain. After it rains, the gauge shows 3 1/3 inches of rain. How much rain fell between the two readings?

A) 1 1/3 in.
B) 1 2/3 in.
C) 2 1/3 in.
D) 2 2/3 in.

Answer 1

That is 3 1/3 - 1 2/3

= 10/3 - 5/3

= 5/3

= 1 2/3 inches