Estimating Fractions with Area Models

This video tutorial teaches how to estimate answers to real-world problems involving fractions using area models. It explains the concept of area models and benchmark fractions, and demonstrates solving problems with lime juice and milk using calculation, estimation, and comparison. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of using equivalent fractions and comparing results to ensure reasonableness.

What was the final answer to how much lime juice Toby and Tory had together?

How did the estimation process help in determining if the amount of lime juice was sufficient?

Describe the process Tyler and Tina used to find out how much more milk Tyler drank than Tina.