Question

During the first hour of a snowstorm, 1 2/8 inches of snow fell. In the next hour, 4 3/8 inches fell. In the third hour, the snow stopped and 1 inch of snow melted. How much snow was on the ground at the end of the third hour?

Answer 1

4 5/8 inches left

Explanation:

1+4=5

2/8+3/8=5/8 Same denominator so it stays the same, only need to add the numerators.

5+5/8=5 5/8

5 5/8-1=4 5/8

Here is the improper fraction if you need it:

37/8