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

User Sanjib Debnath
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The best estimate would be 11/24, actually that is the exact...
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I would round the 8 in 3/8 to ten, along with roundin the 12 in 1/12 to 10 as well. Now you would have 3/10 + 1/10, = 4/10 or 2/5 simplified. Hope this helps, (as this would be my estimate!)
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