Question

it rained 3/8 of a inch each day for 3 days straight how much rain fell altogether

Answer 1

Total of 1 and 1/8 inches total.

Answer 2

Hello!

It rained the same amount on each of the 3 days, so the denominator will remain the same. Multiply the fraction by the amount of days:

3/8 × 3 = 1 1/8

ANSWER:

1 1/8 (or 9/8) inches of rain fell altogether on the 3 days.