Question

Which is the best estimate for the sum of the fractions

5
6
and
5
8
?

A.
about
7
8
B.
about
1
C.
about
1
1
4
D.
about
1
1
2

Answer 1

`(5)/(6) + (5)/(8) = (4 * 5 + 3 * 5)/(24) = (20 + 15)/(24) = (35)/(24) = 1 (11)/(24)`