Estimating Fraction Sums and Differences

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the numerator and 2 is the denominator.

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What does it mean to estimate a sum of fractions?

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Estimating a sum of fractions means finding a close approximation of the total without calculating the exact value. This often involves rounding the fractions to simpler values.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the common denominator of 1/3 and 1/2?

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The common denominator of 1/3 and 1/2 is 6. You can convert 1/3 to 2/6 and 1/2 to 3/6.

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What is the sum of 1/3 and 1/2?

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How do you estimate the sum of 1/8 and 4/5?

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Round 1/8 to 0 and 4/5 to 1. The estimated sum is about 1.

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What is the difference between estimating and calculating?

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Estimating gives a rough idea of the answer, while calculating provides the exact answer.

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What is the sum of 4/5 and 1/4?

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How do you compare two sums of fractions?

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To compare two sums of fractions, calculate each sum and then use < or > to show which is larger.

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What is the estimated sum of 3/5 and 1/2?

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The estimated sum of 3/5 (about 0.6) and 1/2 (0.5) is about 1.1, which is greater than 1.