Estimate the following difference by replacing each fraction with 0, 12, or 1. (7/8 - 6/11)

Jazzee asked Mar 12, 2023

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Answer:

1/2

Explanation:

7/8 - 6/11

7 is close to 8 so 7/8 is close to 1

6 is about 1/2 of 11 so we can replace it with 1/2

1 - 1/2 = 1/2

7/8 - 6/11 is about 1/2

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