Kim's puppy grew #1 3/4# inches the first week, and #2 1/2# inches the second week. How much did the puppy grow all together?

2 Answers
Mar 25, 2018

4#1/4#.

Explanation:

We can change 2#1/2# to 2#2/4# as they equal the same thing.

1#3/4#+2#2/4#=3#5/4#

You can re-write 3#5/4# to 4#1/4#.

Mar 25, 2018

The puppy grew #4 1/4# inches altogether.

Explanation:

To find the total height grew, add the first week's height to the second week's height,

#1 3/4+2 1/2#
#=4 1/4#

Therefore, the puppy grew #4 1/4# inches altogether.