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What is the best estimate for the sum of 3/8 and 1/12

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1/2

Explanation:

I know 1/3 < 3/8 and since we're adding 1/12, I would say the best estimate is 1/2 because A, we're adding, and B, 1/2 is really close to 1/3, and 3/8 is already bigger than 1/3 to begin with, making the sum even closer to 1/2.

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