Estimating Division using Compatible Numbers

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What is estimating division using compatible numbers?

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Estimating division using compatible numbers involves rounding numbers to the nearest value that is easy to divide, making mental calculations simpler.

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What are compatible numbers?

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Compatible numbers are numbers that are easy to compute with mentally, often rounded to make division simpler.

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If Claire made bracelets with 9 beads each and has 82,931 beads, how many bracelets did she make?

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About 900 bracelets.

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What is the first step in estimating division using compatible numbers?

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The first step is to round the dividend to a compatible number that is easy to divide.

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Why do we use compatible numbers in division?

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We use compatible numbers to simplify calculations and make mental math easier.

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