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

D. about 1
`(1)/(2)`

Explanation:

LCD = 24

5/6 = 20/24

5/8 = 15/24

20/24 + 15/24 = 35/24 = 1
`(11)/(24)` ≈ 1
`(1)/(2)`