Question

pls help I suck at math

Estimate the difference by rounding each fraction or mixed number to the nearest half or whole.

Answer 1

Answer:

$2\frac{1}{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

3 1/8 is equal to 3.125

7/12 = 0.5833333333333333333333333333 (goes on forever)

3.125-0.58333333 = 2.54166667

This round to 2.5

2.5 as a mixed number is $2\frac{1}{2}$

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

We have to use method of estimation!!

$3\frac{1}{8}$ ≈ 3

$\frac{7}{12}$ ≈ $\frac{1}{2}$

3 - $\frac{1}{2}$ = 2$\frac{1}{2}$