Estimating with Fractions Worksheet with Answer Key

What's on the worksheet

1. Round each fraction to 0, one half or 1:
   \dfrac{2}{7}\dfrac{3}{16}\dfrac{13}{14}\dfrac{5}{12}\dfrac{7}{9}
2. Estimate each sum or difference after rounding each fraction first:
   \dfrac{7}{8} + \dfrac{5}{9}\dfrac{1}{12} + \dfrac{9}{11}\dfrac{4}{7} + \dfrac{6}{13}\dfrac{14}{15} - \dfrac{3}{7}\dfrac{5}{6} - \dfrac{1}{10}
3. Round the puppy's weights to the nearest half pound and estimate how much it gained.
4. Explain the mistake in each student's estimate and write a correct estimate.
5. Answer questions about the paint jar without finding the exact sums.
6. Word problem: estimate the yarn total for three hats and decide if 10 yards is enough.