20 + 4 + 3/10 + 5/100 + 7/1000
Puppies : Adults = 1 : 4
Total parts = 1 + 4 = 5
5 parts = 100 dogs
1 part = 100 ÷ 5 = 20 dogs
Answer: 20 puppies
First, mentally add the whole numbers.
4+3+5=12
Now, look at the fractions. 1/8, 2/3, and 1/2.
2/3 is bigger than 1/2, so you can add in another whole number.
12+1=13
1/8 is tiny, and won't add a whole lot to the mix, so just leave that.
A reasonable estimate would be 13 1/8
