Question

Estimate the sum or difference 3 2/5 - 5/8

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

I would estimate 3 2/5 to 3 1/2 and 5/8 to 1/2.

Therefore it would be 3

Answer 2

3

Explanation:

I would estimate 3 2/5 to 3 1/2 and 5/8 to 1/2.

Therefore, 3 1/2-1/2 would be 3

However there are many different ways to estimate.