Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Estimate sums and differences of mixed numbers

Estimate sums and differences of mixed numbers

What you'll learn

  • Estimate the sum or difference of two mixed numbers to the nearest whole number using rounding strategies with at least 80% accuracy.
  • Explain the reasoning behind choosing a specific estimation strategy (rounding to the nearest whole number, rounding to the nearest half) when estimating sums and differences of mixed numbers.
  • Identify whether an estimated sum or difference of mixed numbers is an overestimate or an underestimate by comparing it to the actual sum or difference.
  • Solve real-world problems involving the estimation of sums and differences of mixed numbers, showing all estimation steps clearly.

Tutorial Preview

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Estimate the sum: 2 1/5 + 4 7/8

2

Estimate the difference: 9 2/3 - 3 1/4

3

Estimate the sum: 6 1/2 + 5 3/8

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
Estimate the sum: 1 1/8 + 3 4/5
0.3
1.4
2.5
3.6
Easy
Estimate the sum: 2 1/4 + 6 5/6
0.8
1.9
2.10
3.11
Easy
Estimate the difference: 5 7/8 - 2 1/3
0.2
1.3
2.4
3.5

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