Question

Della bought a tree seedling that was 2 1/4 feet tall. during the first year, it grew 1 1/6 feet. after 2 years it was 5 feet tall. how much did the seedling grow during the 2nd year?

Answer 1

5-(2 1/4+1 1/6)= g
5-(2 3/12+1 2/12)= g
5-(3 5/12)= g
4 12/12 -3 5/12= g
1 7/12 = growth in the second year.