Fraction Word Problems: Add, Subtract, Multiply,Divide

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What is a fraction?

Back

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does it mean to add fractions?

Back

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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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

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What does it mean to subtract fractions?

Back

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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CCSS.4.NF.B.3A

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What is multiplication of fractions?

Back

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

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What is division of fractions?

Back

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CCSS.6.NS.A.1

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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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CCSS.7.NS.A.3

Front

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

Back

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C

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

Back

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CCSS.5.NF.B.3

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

Back

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

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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?

Back

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CCSS.5.NF.B.7B

CCSS.5.NF.B.7C