Question

Mrs. Clark's plant is 4 3/4 inches tall. It is 1 7/8 inches taller than Jimmy's plant.

How tall is Jimmy's plant?

Answer 1

Answer: 6 5/8 inches tall

Explanation: Change 4 3/4 into 4 6/8. 4+1 = 5 and 6/8 + 7/8 =1 5/8. 1 5/8 + 5 = 6 5/8 inches tall.

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