Question

Katya measured the growth of a plant seedling. The seedling grew 1/3 inch by the end of the end of the first week and another 5/6 inch by the second week. About how much did the seedling grow in the first 2 weeks

Answer 1

1 and 1/6

Explanation:

You have to add together the growth of the 2 weeks. So, 1/3 + 5/6 but to add these you need to find the common denominator. I would change 1/3 to have a denominator of 6. To turn 3 into 6 you have to multiply by 2 and whatever you do to the bottom you do to the top so 1 x 2. Now that your fraction of 1/3 is 2/6, you can add the 2 weeks together. 2/6 + 5/6 = 7/6, which can also be written as 1 and 1/6.