Question

The storm dropped 1 3/12 feet of snow during the first hour and 9/12 foot more during the second hour. how much snow fell during those to hours?
i need help

Answer 1

Answer:

2 feet

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the total amount of snow that fell, we add

1 3/12 + 9/12

add the fractions

3/12+9/12 = 12/12 =1

Add the whole numbers

1  plus the whole number from the fraction

1+1 =2

Answer 2

Answer:

your answer would be 2

Step-by-step explanation:

Convert 1 3/12 into an improper fraction which is 5/4

Then add it with 9/12

5

/4  + 9

/12

(5 × 12) + (9 × 4)

---------------------------

        4 × 12

= 96/48

=    96 ÷ 48

 -------------------

     48 ÷ 48

= 2

2 is your answer hope this helps :)