Question

a meteorologist recorded the rainfall in westminster in two consecutive months. in the first month, there was 1/10 of an inch of rain. in the second month, there was 5/6 of an inch of rain. what was the total amount of rainfall during the two months? write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number. inches

Explanation:

Step1: Find a common denominator

The common - denominator of 10 and 6 is 30.

Step2: Rewrite the fractions with the common denominator

$\frac{1}{10}=\frac{1\times3}{10\times3}=\frac{3}{30}$ and $\frac{5}{6}=\frac{5\times5}{6\times5}=\frac{25}{30}$.

Step3: Add the fractions

$\frac{3}{30}+\frac{25}{30}=\frac{3 + 25}{30}=\frac{28}{30}$.

Step4: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{28}{30}=\frac{14}{15}$.

Answer:

$\frac{14}{15}$