Question

The table shows the change in the water level (in centimeters) of a reservoir for three months. Find the total change in the water level for the three-month period. Write your answer as a fraction or mixed number in simplest form.

Answer 1

Answer:

$-\frac{65}{28}$ or $-2\frac{9}{28}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Add all fractions:

$-1\frac{3}{4}$ + $-\frac{1}{28}$ + $-\frac{15}{28}$ = $-\frac{65}{28}$

Simplify if needed:

$-\frac{65}{28}$ = $-2\frac{9}{28}$