Fraction Story Problems: Add, Sub, Multiply

Front

What is the first step to add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators?

Back

Find a common denominator.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Front

If Brooke has 3/4 pound of strawberries and eats 1/2 of it, how much does she eat?

Back

3/8 pound.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Front

What is the combined weight of four pineapples if their total weight is 10 11/40 pounds?

Back

10 11/40 pounds.

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.3

Front

If Ava has 5/12 of a chocolate bar and Grace gives her 1/6 of a chocolate bar, how much chocolate does Ava have in total?

Back

7/12 of a chocolate bar.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Front

What is the sum of 2 9/10 and 6 1/3?

Back

9 7/30.

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Front

What is a common denominator in fraction addition and subtraction?

Back

A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

Front

How do you find a common denominator for 1/4 and 1/6?

Back

The least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 6 is 12, so the common denominator is 12.

Front

What is the process to add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Add the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

Front

What is the process to subtract fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

Front

How do you convert 1/6 to a fraction with a denominator of 12?

Back

Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 2 to get 2/12.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1