Question

estimate the sum.
$14\frac{4}{5} + 14\frac{5}{17} \approx \square$
round each number to the nearest whole number,
then calculate.
check
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Explanation:

Step1: Round first mixed number

$14\frac{4}{5} \approx 15$ (since $\frac{4}{5}=0.8 > 0.5$)

Step2: Round second mixed number

$14\frac{5}{17} \approx 14$ (since $\frac{5}{17}\approx0.29 < 0.5$)

Step3: Add rounded whole numbers

$15 + 14 = 29$

Answer:

29