Question

Precipitation for the month of March was 6 1/2 inches less than average. In April, the precipitation was 2 3/8 inches less than average. How many inches below average was the precipitation for both March and April?

Answer 1

8 7/8

Explanation:

6 1/2 + 2 3/8 = 8 7/8

Answer 2

See explanation.

Explanation:

It is subtraction

whole numbers, then numerators.

6 - 2 = 4

1/2 - 3/8

= 4/8 - 3/8 (1/2 = 4/8)

= 1/8

= 4 1/8

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