Question

Last year Mia planted a tree that was 5 11/12 feet tall.This year tree is 7 2/3 feet tall. How many feet did the tree grow?

Answer 1

The tree grew 1.02 feet.

Explanation:

1. Find the common denominator of the two fractions by multiplying them: 11/12 and 2/3

2. 11/12 * 2/3 = 22/36

3. Convert both fractions to have the same denominator, 22/36: 5 11/12 = 59/36

4. Subtract the original heights to find the change: 59/36 - 22/36 = 37/36

5. Convert the fraction to a decimal: 37/36 = 1.02778

6. Convert the decimal to feet: 1.02778 = 1.02 feet

Answer 2

1ft 9 inches

Explanation:

5 ft 11 inch + 1ft = 6ft 11 inch

2/3 of a foot is 8 inches

6ft 11 inch + 9ft = 7 ft 8 inches