Thanksgiving Fraction Word Problems Add/Subtract

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators. For example, to add 1/3 and 1/4, the common denominator is 12. Convert to 4/12 and 3/12, then add to get 7/12.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

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To subtract fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators. For example, to subtract 1/4 from 1/3, convert to 3/12 and 4/12, then subtract to get -1/12.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the sum of 1/3 and 1/4?

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The sum of 1/3 and 1/4 is 7/12.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the difference between 2/3 and 1/6?

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The difference between 2/3 and 1/6 is 1/2.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you find the total time spent on activities?

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To find the total time spent on activities, add the time spent on each activity. For example, if you spent 3/4 hour watching football and 1/2 hour playing games, the total time is 1 1/4 hours.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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If 3/4 of a family arrives on time, what fraction is late?

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If 3/4 of a family arrives on time, then 1/4 of the family is late.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the remaining fraction of a pie after eating some?

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To find the remaining fraction of a pie after eating some, subtract the eaten fraction from the total. For example, if 2/3 of a pie is sent home and 1/6 is eaten, the remaining pie is 1/6.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

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How do you combine fractions?

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To combine fractions, you can either add or subtract them depending on the context. Ensure they have a common denominator before performing the operation.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What does it mean to have a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing for addition or subtraction.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2