Question

Round to the nearest half then preform the indicated operation

14 7/8 + 8 5/11 - 4 2/17

Answer 1

27 1/2

Explanation:

Here are the results of rounding these 3 numbers to the nearest one half:

14 7/8 => 15; 8 5/11 => 8 1/2; 4 2/17 => 4

Adding up 15, 8 1/2 and 4, we get 27 1/2.

Answer 2

Rounded problem: 15+8-4

Answer: 19