Question

In January, the amount of snowfall was 5 2/3 feet. In February, the amount of snowfall was 3 1/5 feet. What was the amount of snowfall in the two months combined? Write your answer as a mixed number in simplest form.

Answer 1

8 13/15

Explanation:

Multiply the fractions so they both have the least common denominator:

5 2/3 = 5 10/15

3 1/5 = 3 3/15

Now, you can add the two mixed numbers:

`5 (10)/(15) + 3 (3)/(15) = 8 (13)/(15)`

This is your final answer.