Adding and Subtracting Word Problems

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What is the sum of 5/8 feet and 1/4 feet?

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7/8 feet

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, then add the numerators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the total snowfall if it snowed 3/5 cm, 1/10 cm, and 1/5 cm?

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9/10 cm

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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How do you find the total of several fractions?

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Add all the fractions together, ensuring to use a common denominator.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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If Britney serves 2/3 can of cat food for one cat, how much more is needed for a second cat if the total is 5/6 can?

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1/6 can more is needed.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the total growth if Kendra grew 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch?

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3/4 inch.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a/b where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you subtract fractions?

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Ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the difference between 5/6 and 1/6?

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4/6.

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CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

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What is the meaning of 'common denominator'?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.