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Mathematical Reasoning Drill 3 Problem 3. When adding these fractions without finding the lowest common denominator, which of the following is the best estimate of the exact sum?
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- 00:03
Here's a shmoopy question you'll find on an exam somewhere in life.
- 00:07
When adding the fractions 3/7, 5/9 and 6/11 without finding the lowest common denominator,
- 00:14
which of the following is the best estimate of the exact sum?
- 00:18
And here are the potential answers...
- 00:23
Looks like this question is testin’ our estimatin’ skills.
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- 00:27
Basically, we just have to look at each of
- 00:29
the fractions and come up with a rough estimate for how close they are to 1/9, 1/3, ½ or 2/3.
- 00:37
3.5 sevenths would be a half, so 3 sevenths is slightly under.
- 00:42
4.5 ninths would be a half, so 5 ninths is slightly over.
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Anyway. You get the idea.
- 00:51
The answer is a bunch of halves… or C.
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