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Sterling plants a tree that is 4 3/4 feet tall. One year later, the tree is 5 2/5 feet tall. How many feet did the tree grow?

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4 3/4 is equal to 19/4, while 5 2/5 is equal to 27/5. Now, we need to find a common denominator. Let's go with 20.
Multiply the top and bottom of the first equation by 5/5, and the second by 4/4. You get 95/20 and 108/20.
Find the difference. 108/20-95/20=13/20
You cannot simplify this fraction further because 13 is a prime number. Therefore, the tree grew 13/20 feet.

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