Subtracting Fraction Word Problems Challenge

What is the main focus of this video?

• Adding fractions

• Multiplying fractions

• Dividing fractions

• Subtracting fractions in word problems

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Which key word is commonly associated with subtraction in word problems?

• Left

• Together

• Total

• More

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.A.1

What should you do if you see the word 'less' in a word problem?

• Multiply

• Always subtract

• Always add

• Use your best judgment

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.A.1

What is the first step in the annotating procedure for solving word problems?

• Draw a picture

• Highlight the question

• Read the problem once

• Underline the numbers

Tags

CCSS.1.OA.A.1

What should you do if you are not a fan of highlighting?

• Skip the step

• Use a different type of underline

• Use a different color pen

• Write the question separately

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RL.6.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

In the sample problem, what is the length of the garden?

• 3 and 1/2 feet

• 5 and 1/4 feet

• 4 and 5/8 feet

• 2 and 7/8 feet

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

What operation is indicated by the phrase 'shorter than' in the sample problem?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Multiplication

Tags

CCSS.3.OA.D.8

What is the result of 37/8 minus 23/8?

• 12/8

• 10/8

• 14/8

• 20/8

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

What is the greatest common factor (GCF) used to simplify 14/8?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 1

What is 7/4 as a mixed number?

• 1 and 1/4

• 2 and 1/4

• 1 and 3/4

• 1 and 1/2