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What is the estimated difference of 28 5/12-6 7/15?

A. 22
B. 22 1/2
C. 23
D. 23 1/2

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User Xelurg
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Answer:

A. 22

Explanation:

You want an estimate of the difference between 28 5/12 and 6 7/15.

Approximation

The two numbers can be approximated (to the nearest half) by 28 1/2 and 6 1/2. Their difference is then ...

28 1/2 -6 1/2 = (28 -6) +(1/2 -1/2) = 22

The estimated difference is ...

A. 22

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Additional comment

The actual difference is ...

(28 5/12) -(6 7/15) = (28 -6) +(5/12 -7/15) = 22 +((75 -84)/180) = 22 -1/20

= 21 19/20

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