Question

what is the best estimate for the sum of 3/8 and 1/12

Answer 1

I would round the 8 in 3/8 to ten, along with roundin the 12 in 1/12 to 10 as well. Now you would have 3/10 + 1/10, = 4/10 or 2/5 simplified. Hope this helps, (as this would be my estimate!)

Answer 2

The best estimate would be 11/24, actually that is the exact...