Estimating Fractions - 6th Grade

What is a benchmark fraction?

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• A benchmark fraction is a reference or guide for identifying other fractions

• A number that consists of a whole and a fractional part

• The fractional part of the mixed number must be a proper fraction

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

What is the correct estimate of sum?

• 1/2

• 3/7

• 1/7

• 4/7

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Estimate the sum?

Sadie walked 3/8 mile on Monday and 4/10 mile on Tuesday. Estimate the distance Sadie walked on Monday and Tuesday.

• 1/2 + 1/2 = 1 mile

• 1/2 + 3/10 = 2 miles

• 1/5 mile

• 3 miles

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

What symbol belongs in the box?

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.A.2

Gregory collected two rock samples on his geology project. The first sample weighed 9 5/12 kilograms. The second sample weighed 6 8/9 kilograms. Estimate the difference between these two rock samples

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