SJ 7.8 lesson

SJ 7.8 lesson

Common fractions: Solving word problems involving mixed numbers

Question

What mixed numbers can you come up with based off of these real life situations?

Word problem

Write this word problem in your math notebook.

Directions

Use the CUBES strategy to work through this word problem.

Circle the numbers you need to solve the problem.

Underline the question.

Box keys words.

Eliminate unnecessary information.

Solve.

Answer (using mixed numbers)

7/8 miles

Answer (using improper fractions)

7/8 miles