Simone measures the width of one cardboard strip as 1/2 yd. A second cardboard strip measures 5/6 yd in width. Estimate the combined width of the cardboard strips.
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About 1 1/2 yd I’m pretty sure
Yes, about 1 1/2 yd.
You wanted estimate the combined width.
You don't want an exact answer.
The combined width = 1 / 2 + 5 / 6
5 / 6 is close to 1
The combined width should be close to 1 / 2 + 1 = 1 1/2 yd
You wanted estimate the combined width.
You don't want an exact answer.
The combined width = 1 / 2 + 5 / 6
5 / 6 is close to 1
The combined width should be close to 1 / 2 + 1 = 1 1/2 yd
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