Estimating Mixed Numbers

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What is a mixed number?

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

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How do you estimate the sum of mixed numbers?

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Round each mixed number to the nearest whole number and then add them together.

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What is the best estimate of the sum 5 1/5 + 8 5/6?

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14

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What is the best estimate of the sum of 4 5/8 and 1 1/4?

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6

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How do you estimate the difference between mixed numbers?

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Round each mixed number to the nearest whole number and then subtract the smaller from the larger.

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What is the best estimate of the difference between 6 7/8 and 2 1/8?

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5

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What is the best estimate of the difference between 17 2/5 and 12 7/10?

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5

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What does it mean to round a mixed number?

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To round a mixed number means to adjust it to the nearest whole number.

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What is the importance of estimating in math?

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Estimating helps to quickly find an approximate answer without exact calculations.

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What is the sum of 8 1/4 + 5 5/6 approximately?

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About 14 pounds.