Question

Estimate the answer by rounding each fraction to the nearest whole number and then subtracting.

4 1/3 -1 1/4

Answer 1

Use a t chart first and then add your fractions

Answer 2

Let's round the minuend and the subtrahend according to the question. Then solve the problem

Rounding 4 1/3:

• => 1/3 ≈ 0.3333 (Which is less than 0.5)
• => 4 1/3 ≈ 4

Rounding 1 1/4:

• => 1/4 = 0.25 (Which is less than 0.5)
• => 1 1/4 ≈ 1

Solving the subtraction problem:

• 4 - 1 = 3

The solution is estimated to be 3.