Lesson: Estimating Decimals Differences

In this lesson, we will learn how to estimate the difference between two decimals by rounding to the nearest whole number or using compatible numbers.

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Worksheet: 3 Questions • 2 Videos

Q1:

Estimate the difference by rounding each number to the nearest whole number.

Calculate the difference.

Check that your answer is reasonable using your estimate.

Q2:

Estimate the sum by rounding each number to the nearest whole number.

Estimate the difference by rounding each number to the nearest whole number.

Q3:

Estimate the sum by rounding each number to the nearest multiple of 0.25.

Estimate the difference by rounding each number to the nearest multiple of 0.25.

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