Question

Explain how to estimate the quotient using compatible numbers. 27 and two-thirds divided by 3 and StartFraction 9 over 10

Answer 1

The first fraction is between 27 and 28, closer to 28. The second fraction is between 3 and 4, closer to 4. Compatible numbers in division are numbers that can be divided mentally. 28 divided by 4 is 7. The quotient will be around 7.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

Given:

27 + 2/3 ÷ 3 + 9/10

In division, compatible numbers are numbers that can be divided mentally.

27 + 2/3 ÷ 3 + 9/10

27 + 0.67 ÷ 3 + 0.9

27.67 ÷ 3.9

= 7.0948717948717

Approximately

= 7

But, alternatively

27.67 ÷ 3.9

27.67 is closer to 28

3.9 is closer to 4

Therefore,

28 ÷ 4

= 7

The quotient of 27 + 2/3 ÷ 3 + 9/10 using compatible numbers is around 7