Add and Subtract Fractions Word Problems

Add and Subtract Fractions Word Problems

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Mathematics

5th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

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

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

To add fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Read the problem carefully to understand what is being asked and identify the fractions involved.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What operation do you use to find out how much is left after using a part of something?

Back

You use subtraction to find out how much is left after using a part.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

If you have 3/4 of a pizza and you eat 1/4, how much pizza do you have left?

Back

You have 3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4 or 1/2 of the pizza left.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does it mean to 'give half' of something?

Back

To give half means to divide the whole into two equal parts and give one part away.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do you subtract fractions?

Back

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

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