4/5+1/7= what is is asking to do is estimate sums and differences of fractions and mixed numbers. The example is when u add or subtract fractions, ask: Is each fraction closest to 0,to 1/2 or to 1 can u show me in steps and ex plane please.

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anonymous · Answer

4/5 = 8/10 = .8, around 1. 
1/7 = .142 = around 0
1 + 0 = 1
The actual sum is .94, so our guess of 1 is good.

anonymous · Answer

thanks

anonymous · Answer

how did u get a decimal for 1/7

anonymous · Answer

for it to round to 0