Estimate Sums and Differences (Fractions)

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What is an estimate?

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An estimate is a rough calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.

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How do you estimate the sum of two fractions?

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To estimate the sum of two fractions, round each fraction to the nearest whole number and then add those whole numbers.

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How do you estimate the difference between two fractions?

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To estimate the difference, round each fraction to the nearest whole number and then subtract the smaller whole number from the larger one.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 3 1/2.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, like 2/3.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, like 5/4.

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Estimate 5 2/9 - 3 2/3

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Estimate 7 2/3 - 4 1/4

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4

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Estimate 7 1/3 + 4 2/3

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12

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If Patrick has played guitar for 3 5/6 years, how do you estimate how many more years Gen has played guitar than Patrick if Gen has played for 6 1/12 years?

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Gen has played approximately 2 more years than Patrick.