Question

A Meteorologist recorded the rainfall in NewBerry in the two consecutive months . In thw first month , there were 2 9/10 inches of rain . In the second month , there was 1 8/10 inches of rain . What was the total amount of rainfall during the two months .

Answer 1

First month = 2 9/10

Second month = 1 8/10

Add both amounts of rain

2 9/10 + 1 8/10

add the whole numbers and the fractional part:

(2+1) (9/10+8/10)

3 17/10

17/10 = 1 7/10

Add the whole par again

(3+1) 7/10

4 7/10