Determining the Reasonableness of Sums and Differences Using Benchmark Fractions

This lesson teaches how to determine the reasonableness of sums and differences using benchmark fractions. It covers the concepts of numerators and denominators, introduces benchmark fractions, and explains how to use them for estimation. The lesson uses real-world examples, such as money and word problems, to illustrate how to round fractions to the nearest half and apply estimation in practical scenarios. Students learn to check the reasonableness of calculations by rounding fractions and using benchmark numbers.

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What steps would you take to check the reasonableness of a fraction sum?

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