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4-9. Estimate with Fractions. Course 2. Warm Up. Problem of the Day. Lesson Presentation. 4-9. Estimate with Fractions. 40 3. 94 5. 4 5. 1 3. or. or. 18. 13. 5 8. Course 2. Warm Up Divide. Write each answer in simplest form. 3 10. 1. 4 ÷. 3 4. 6 5. ÷. 2. 2 3.
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4-9 Estimate with Fractions Course 2 Warm Up Problem of the Day Lesson Presentation
4-9 Estimate with Fractions 40 3 94 5 4 5 1 3 or or 18 13 5 8 Course 2 Warm Up Divide. Write each answer in simplest form. 3 10 1. 4 ÷ 3 4 6 5 ÷ 2. 2 3 5 6 ÷ 3. 15
4-9 Estimate with Fractions Course 2 Problem of the Day Fill in the square using the numbers 5–13 so that all sums (rows, columns, and main diagonals) are the same.
4-9 Estimate with Fractions Course 2 Learn to estimate sums and differences of fractions and mixed numbers.
4-9 Estimate with Fractions 0 1 1 2 2 5 Course 2 Sometimes, when solving problems, you may not need an exact answer. To estimate sums and differences of fractions and mixed numbers, round each fraction to 0, , or 1. you can use a number line to help. 1 2
4-9 Estimate with Fractions 1 9 2 11 3 20 , , 5 12 7 13 2 5 , , 23 25 97 100 8 9 , , Course 2 You can also round fractions by comparing numerators with denominators. 1 2 Round to 1 if the numerator is nearly equal to the denominator. Round to 0 if the numerator is much smaller than the denominator. Round to if the numerator is about half the denominator. Examples: Examples: Examples:
4-9 Estimating with Fractions 1 2 3 5 33 – 4 1 2 1 2 3 5 1 2 33 4 4 33 1 2 1 2 – = 29 4 33 Course 2 Insert Lesson Title Here Additional Example 1: Measurement Application 3 5 A blue whale can grow to 33 m long, while 1 2 the great white shark may be as long as 4 m. About how much longer is the blue whale? Round each mixed number. Subtract. The blue whale is about 29 m longer.
4-9 Estimating with Fractions 7 8 1 2 1 2 11 – 2 7 8 1 2 1 2 11 2 11 1 2 1 2 – = 8 3 11 1 2 The Cocker Spaniel weighs about 8 kg more. Course 2 Insert Lesson Title Here Try This: Example 1 A Cocker Spaniel may grow to weigh about 11 kilograms while the Chihuahua will not weigh more than 2 kilograms. About how much more can a Cocker Spaniel weigh? 7 8 Round each mixed number. 3 Subtract.
4-9 Estimate with Fractions 1 8 5 9 B. 4 3 + 5 9 1 8 1 2 3 4 4 1 2 1 2 4 7 = 3 + Course 2 Additional Example 2A & 2B: Estimating Sums and Differences Estimate each sum or difference. 7 9 1 5 A. – 1 5 7 9 0 Round each fraction. 1 Subtract. 1 – 0 = 1 Round each mixed fraction. 3 Add.
4-9 Estimate with Fractions 7 12 1 8 –2 1 2 1 2 –1 = + –2 Course 2 Additional Example 2C: Estimating Sums and Differences Estimate the sum. 7 12 1 8 C. –2 + 1 2 Round each number. –2 Add.
4-9 Estimate with Fractions 2 9 3 5 B. 5 2 + 3 5 2 9 1 2 2 5 5 1 2 1 2 5 7 = 2 + Course 2 Try This: Example 2A & 2B Estimate each sum or difference. 7 8 1 6 A. – 1 6 7 8 0 Round each fraction. 1 Subtract. 1 – 0 = 1 Round each mixed fraction. 2 Add.
4-9 Estimate with Fractions 8 15 2 9 –4 1 2 1 2 –3 = + –4 Course 2 Try This: Example 2C Estimate the sum. 8 15 2 9 C. –4 + 1 2 Round each number. –4 Add.
4-9 Estimate with Fractions Helpful Hint Words like about and around signal that an exact answer is not necessary. Course 2 When exact answers are not needed for a problem, you can use estimation. When exact answers are needed, an estimate can help you decide if your answer is reasonable.
4-9 Estimate with Fractions Course 2 Insert Lesson Title Here Additional Example 3A: Deciding If an Estimate is Enough Decide if you need an exact answer or if an estimate is enough. A. Michael knows there will be 18 people at his party. He plans to give each person a cup serving of popcorn. If he can buy popcorn in 10-cup bags, how many bags should he buy? 2 3 1 Since he will be buying the popcorn in 10 cup bags, an estimate of the amount will give him enough information to decide how many bags of popcorn to buy.
4-9 Estimate with Fractions Course 2 Additional Example 3B:Deciding If an Estimate is Enough Decide if you need an exact answer or if an estimate is enough. B. For a soccer celebration, Ellis buys rolls for $5.29 and 3 pounds of barbequed ham for 1 4 $9 per pound. How much does she spend for the food? Since the problem is asking for the exact amount of money she spends, an estimate would not be appropriate.
4-9 Estimate with Fractions Course 2 Insert Lesson Title Here Try This: Example 3A Decide if you need an exact answer or if an estimate is enough. 3 4 Cynthia has two dogs. Each dog is fed 1 cups of dog food each day. If she buys a 30 lb bag of dog food, is that enough to last for three weeks? Since she is only trying to get an idea of how long a 30 lb bag of dog food will last, an estimate should give her enough information to decide .
4-9 Estimate with Fractions Course 2 Insert Lesson Title Here Try This: Example 3B Decide if you need an exact answer or if an estimate is enough. William’s uncle was going on a 14-day camping trip. He is required to take 1 pills of a certain medication each day. How many pills should he take with him on this trip? 1 2 Since his uncle must take a certain amount of pills each day for a medical condition, an estimate would not be appropriate.
4-9 Estimating with Fractions 1 2 1 Course 2 Insert Lesson Title Here Lesson Quiz 1. The new show arena being built in Franklin County is 150 feet long and 110 feet wide. Estimate the difference between the length and width. 3 4 1 2 40 ft Estimate each sum or difference. 5 9 4 5 1 2 7 8 3 7 2. + 3. – 3 4 1 5 – 9 6 4. 4 5. Decide if you need an exact answer or if an estimate is sufficient. Janet needs 4 quarts of oil for her car. If she has 2 quarts, how much more does she need? 1 2 1 2 An estimate is sufficient.
