Addition and Subtraction 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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

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To add fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and add the numerators. For example, 1/4 + 2/4 = (1+2)/4 = 3/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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How do you subtract fractions with the same denominator?

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To subtract fractions with the same denominator, keep the denominator the same and subtract the numerators. For example, 3/5 - 1/5 = (3-1)/5 = 2/5.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the first step in adding fractions with different denominators?

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The first step is to find a common denominator, which is a multiple of both denominators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you find a common denominator for 1/3 and 1/4?

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The least common denominator (LCD) of 1/3 and 1/4 is 12. You can convert 1/3 to 4/12 and 1/4 to 3/12.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the process to add 1/3 and 1/4?

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Convert both fractions to have a common denominator (12), then add: 4/12 + 3/12 = 7/12.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you convert an improper fraction to a mixed number?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder is the new numerator over the original denominator.

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What is the result of adding 1/2 and 1/3?

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To add 1/2 and 1/3, find a common denominator (6): 3/6 + 2/6 = 5/6.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you subtract 2/5 from 3/4?

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Find a common denominator (20): 3/4 = 15/20 and 2/5 = 8/20. Then subtract: 15/20 - 8/20 = 7/20.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2