During a rainstorm Willow received 7/16 inch of rain, Summerset received 1/2 inch of rain, Clarkdale received 3/4inch of rain, and Riverton received 5/8 inch of rain. Which community received the most rain?

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The problem says:

 1. Willow received 7/16 inch of rain.
 2. Summerset received 1/2 inch of rain.
 3. Clarkdale received 3/4 inch of rain.
 4. Riverton received 5/8 inch of rain.

 Then, you have:

 1. Willow: 

 7/16 inch=0.43 inch of rain

 2. 
Summerset:

 1/2 inch=0.5 inch of rain

 3. Clarkdale:

 3/4 inch=0.75 inch of rain

 4. Riverton:

 5/8 inch=0.62 inch of rain

 Which community received the most rain?

 The answer is: Clarkdale, which received 0.75 inch of rain.
 

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