A meteorologist recorded the rainfall in Chicago over two consecutive months. In the first month, there were 3 ¹/₅ inches of rain. In the second month, there were 5 ³/₅ inches of rain. What was the total amount of rainfall during the two months?

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This problem can be solved by adding the amount of rainfall during the first month (3 ¹/₅) and the second month (5 ³/₅). Step 1: Convert the mixed fraction to improper one by using the rule a ^b/_c = ac + ^b/_c. 11ec0fda_98cb_4c0c_a67f_7563f14bb61e_NR0004_00 11ec0fda_98cb_731d_a67f_874c3144db03_NR0004_00 Step 2: Add the amount of rainfall during the first month (¹⁶/₅) and the second month (²⁸/₅). 11ec0fda_98cb_731e_a67f_59fd20073d81_NR0004_00 Step 3: Convert to a mixed fraction. 11ec0fda_98cb_731f_a67f_fdd60ce5fa86_NR0004_00

A Meteorologist Recorded the Rainfall in Chicago Over Two Consecutive