In the last two weeks,a plant grew 1/8 in. and 3/8 in. Respectively. How many inches did the plant grow in the last two weeks? Express your answer in lowest terms.

Verified Answer :

So it grew a total of 4/8 in. in 2 weeks. In simplest form it would be 1/2.

So,

We just need to add the fractions and simplify.

\(\frac{1}{8} + \frac{3}{8} = \frac{4}{8}\)

\(\frac{4}{8}--\ \textgreater \ \frac{1}{2}\)

The plant grew half an inch in the past two weeks.