Question

What is the reasonable difference after estimating

13 9/20 - 6 7/8

• 6

• 7

• 7 1/2

• 6 1/2

Answer 1

6 1/2

Explanation:

The difference between 13 9/20 and 6 7/8 can be found by converting both fractions to decimals and subtracting the two values.

13 9/20 can be expressed as a decimal as 13.45.

6 7/8 can be expressed as a decimal as 6.875.

So, the difference between 13 9/20 and 6 7/8 can be expressed as:

13.45 - 6.875 = 6.575

So the reasonable difference between 13 9/20 and 6 7/8 is 6.575.