Question

Choose the numbers to complete the statement about the expression.

8
10
+
2
6


Part A

The numerator in the first fraction is closest to
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, so the fraction is nearest to
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.

Part B
The numerator in the second fraction is closest to
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, so the fraction is nearest to
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.

Part C
The value of the expression can be estimated as
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+
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=
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Answer 1

1 + and a half = 1 in a half

Explanation:

The numerator in the first fraction is closest to

10, so the fraction is nearest to 1.

The numerator in the second fraction is closest to 3, so the fraction is nearest to one-half.

The value of the expression can be estimated as 1 + one-half = 1 and one-half.