Question

In the last 2 weeks, a plant grew 1/16 in. and 3/16 in. respectively.

How much did the plant grow in the last 2 weeks?

Express your answer in lowest terms.


in.

Answer 1

1/16 + 3/16= 4/16 = 2/8 = 1/4 = The total amount of growth in the last two weeks.

Answer 2

Answer:
`(1)/(4)\ in.`

Explanation:

Given: In the last 2 weeks, a plant grew
`(1)/(16)\ in.` and
`(3)/(16)\ in.`respectively.

To find the total plant growth in the last 2 weeks, we need to add the growth registered in each week.

Thus, the total growth =
`(1)/(16)+(3)/(16)=(4)/(16)=(1)/(4)\ in.`

Hence, the plant grow
`(1)/(4)\ in.` in the last 2 weeks.