Adding and Subtracting Word Problems

Front

What is the sum of 5/8 cup of oil and 3/4 cup of water?

Back

1 3/8 cups

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How much farther does Pam walk than Paul if Pam walks 3/4 mile and Paul walks 1/8 mile?

Back

5/8 mile

Front

What fraction of M&M's are red or blue if 1/10 are red and 1/5 are blue?

Back

3/10

Front

How much farther did the beetle crawl than the spider if the beetle crawled 1/2 yard and the spider crawled 1/8 yard?

Back

3/8 yard

Front

How much faster was Jaden than Ms. Montelin if Jaden swam a race in 29 3/10 seconds and Ms. Montelin in 33 9/10 seconds?

Back

4 3/5 seconds

Front

What is the definition of a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

Front

What does it mean to add fractions with different denominators?

Back

You must find a common denominator before adding the fractions.

Front

What is the process to subtract fractions?

Back

Ensure the fractions have the same denominator, then subtract the numerators.

Front

What is a mixed number?

Back

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction.

Front

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

Back

Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place over the original denominator.