Fraction and Decimal Word Problems + - x

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What operation with fractions is this question asking you to perform? Jake has 1/2 of a candy bar. If he wants to give Josh 1/2 of what he has, how much of the candy bar is he giving Josh?

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Multiplication

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Rachel had 1/8 bag of popcorn. Ethan had 2/3 bag of popcorn. How much popcorn did they have altogether?

Back

19/24

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Jasir had $21.50 to spend at the store. He spent $0.55 on gum, $3.85 on pencils, and $9.84 on a book. How much money did Jasir have left after buying the gum, pencils, and book?

Back

$7.26

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Olivia set aside 5/6 of an hour for homework after school each day. How many hours of homework does she do in 5 days?

Back

4 1/6 hours

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Jenna ran 3.2 miles. Carter ran 1.44 miles. How much farther did Jenna run?

Back

1.76 miles

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a way of expressing a number that is not whole, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

Back

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

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What is the process to subtract decimals?

Back

Align the decimal points, subtract as you would whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the answer.

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How do you multiply fractions?

Back

Multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.