Adding & Subtracting Fractions Word Problems

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (the number of parts) and 'b' is the denominator (the total number of equal parts).

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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.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or subtracted.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have the same denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving fractions?

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The first step is to read the problem carefully and identify the fractions involved and what is being asked.

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If Jose ran 3/10 miles and Syd ran 1/2 miles, how many more miles did Syd run than Jose?

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1/5 miles.

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Devon combines 1/3 cup of raisins and 1/2 cup of granola. How many cups of raisins and granola does he use?

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5/6 cup.

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What is the best estimate of the sum of 5/6 and 3/8?

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1 1/2.

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Harry filled a watering can with 3/4 gallon of water. After watering a plant, he sees that 1/8 gallon is left. How much water did he use?

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5/8 gallon.

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Two-thirds of a pie is left. Meg takes 1/6 of the whole pie to a neighbor. How much pie is left?

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1/2.