Math Problem Statement
For problems 1-9, estimate, and then find the sum. Example problems include: 1. 4 4/5 + (-3 3/5), 2. -5 1/8 + 1 3/4, 3. -13.7 + (-2.05), etc.
Solution
Let's go through each problem step by step. These problems involve estimating and then finding the sum.
1. 454+(−353)
Estimate:
- 454≈5
- −353≈−4
Estimated sum: 5+(−4)=1
Exact calculation:
- Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions:
454=524,−353=−518
- Find the sum:
524+(−518)=524−18=56=151
2. −581+143
Estimate:
- −581≈−5
- 143≈2
Estimated sum: −5+2=−3
Exact calculation:
- Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions:
−581=−841,143=47=814
- Find the sum:
−841+814=8−41+14=8−27=−383
3. −13.7+(−2.05)
Estimate:
- −13.7≈−14
- −2.05≈−2
Estimated sum: −14+(−2)=−16
Exact calculation:
- Find the sum:
−13.7+(−2.05)=−15.75
4. −1032+461
Estimate:
- −1032≈−11
- 461≈4
Estimated sum: −11+4=−7
Exact calculation:
- Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions:
−1032=−332,461=625
- Find the common denominator (6):
−332=−664,625
- Find the sum:
−664+625=6−64+25=6−39=−663=−621
5. −2031+(−241)
Estimate:
- −2031≈−20
- −241≈−2
Estimated sum: −20+(−2)=−22
Exact calculation:
- Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions:
−2031=−361,−241=−49
- Find the common denominator (12):
−361=−12244,−49=−1227
- Find the sum:
−12244+(−1227)=12−244−27=12−271=−22127
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Related questions:
- How can you estimate sums more accurately?
- How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?
- What steps can you take to ensure fractions have common denominators before adding?
- Why is it important to estimate before finding the exact sum?
- What is the difference between adding positive and negative numbers?
Tip: When working with fractions, always simplify the result if possible to make your final answer easier to interpret.