Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Front

Olivia had a piece of wire that was 5 7/8 feet long. She cut a 1 2/10-foot section from the wire. Which measurement is closest to the length of the piece of wire remaining?

Back

5 feet

Front

How many miles did Marci and Jake walk? Marci walked 3/5 of a mile. Jake walked 3/4 of a mile to a friend’s house and then 1/2 of a mile to his house.

Back

1 17/20

Front

Jada has 1/4 cup of juice. Her sister has 2/3 cup of juice. Jada adds the amount and says that together they have 3/7 of a cup of juice. Which comparison explains why Jada's answer is not correct?

Back

Front

Joel has 5 yards of wrapping paper. He uses 2/3 yards to wrap a small gift and 2 2/3 yards to wrap a large gift. How much wrapping paper will Joel have left?

Back

1 2/3 yards

Front

Jimmy had 1 1/8 pizzas left. He ate 3/4 of a pizza. How much pizza was left?

Back

3/8

Front

1/5 + 1/2 = ?

Back

Front

Mary had 3/8 cup of dog food. She spilled 1/4 cup of dog food on the floor. Which fraction represents how much dog food is in the cup?

Back

1/8

Front

Back

3/4

Front

Options: , , ,

Back

Front

What mistake did he make in the calculation?

Back

He used incorrect equivalent fractions.