Question

what is the best estimate for the sum of 3/8 and 1/12

Answer 1

$\bold{Answer : 11/24}$



Explanation -

Given :

$\dfrac{3}{8} + \dfrac{1}{12}$

LCM of 8 and 12 is 24


$\dfrac{3}{8} \times \dfrac{3}{3} = \dfrac{9}{24}$


$\dfrac{1}{12} \times \dfrac{2}{2} = \dfrac{2}{24}$


$\dfrac{9}{24} + \dfrac{2}{24} = \dfrac{11}{24}$



Hence :

$\bold{Answer : 11/24}$