Fraction Word Problems: Add, Subtract, Multiply,Divide

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What is a fraction?

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What does it mean to add fractions?

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Adding fractions involves combining the parts represented by the fractions. If the denominators are the same, add the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator first.

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

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Subtracting fractions means taking away parts represented by one fraction from another. If the denominators are the same, subtract the numerators. If they are different, find a common denominator first.

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What is multiplication of fractions?

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What is division of fractions?

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How do you solve a word problem involving fractions?

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Identify the operation needed (add, subtract, multiply, or divide) based on the context of the problem, then set up the equation using the appropriate fractions.

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If there are 12 children and 3/4 had an apple, how many had an apple?

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Patrick had 4 cupcakes and wants to share with 2 sisters. How many cupcakes does each get?

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Beth had 3 and 1/4 cups of milk and used 1 and 3/4 cups. How much is left?

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A dog's food bowl holds 2 cups. If a scoop holds 1/3 cup, how many scoops to fill the bowl?

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