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Estimate the difference by rounding each mixed number to the nearest half or whole number. 8 4/10 - 2 1/7

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Answer:

6 1/2

Explanation:

8 4/10 is rounded to 8 1/2 and 2 1/7 is rounded to just 2

8 1/2 - 2 = 6 1/2

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The answer would be 6 9/35 which would round to 6.5
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