Question on Fraction Benchmarks Method

Topic : Benchmarks Method

Question : Solve using " benchmarks" the exp given showed 1/7+3/8 =0+1/2

Answer :

While working with fractions- comparing , ordering , estimating- there are three very important reference points namely 0, 1/2 ,1. These are the benchmarks.
In the given question 1/7 is nearer to the bench mark 0
and 3/8 is nearer to the bench mark 1/2
so 1/7 +3/8 = 0 +1/2

Hope the Explanation did the needful.