Bk5A (Lesson) Unit10 Word Problems

Solving Problems Involving Addition and Subtraction of Fractions with Different Denominators

Math Response

Bella practises the piano for $$\frac{1}{2}$$ hour, and running for $$\frac{3}{4}$$ hour.

Bella practises the piano and running for ___ hours in total.

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Correct Answer: 1\frac{1}{4}

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Math Response

Workers are installing a wooden post. The part of the post underground is $$\frac{3}{10}$$ m long, while the part above the ground is $$1\frac{3}{4}$$ m long. What is the total length of the

wooden post? (Expression only)

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Correct Answer: \frac{3}{10}+1\frac{3}{4}

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Math Response

Bella has $$2\frac{3}{4}$$ m of ribbon. Dad gives her an additional $$1\frac{4}{5}$$ m of ribbon. How many metres of ribbon does she have altogether? (Expression only)

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Correct Answer: 2\frac{3}{4}+1\frac{4}{5}

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Multiple Choice

Each box of biscuits costs $ $$4\frac{4}{5}$$ less than each box of cookies. Which one is more expensive?

• One box of biscuits

• One box of cookies

Math Response

Each box of biscuits costs $ $$4\frac{4}{5}$$ less than each box of cookies. What is the price of each box of cookies? (Expression only)

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Correct Answer: 4\frac{4}{5}+13\frac{7}{10}

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Math Response

There was $$2\frac{1}{8}$$ L of ice cream in the fridge at first. After eating $$1\frac{2}{5}$$ L, how much ice cream is left? (Expression only)

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Correct Answer: 2\frac{1}{8}-1\frac{2}{5}

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Math Response

$$2\frac{1}{8}-1\frac{2}{5}$$ = ?

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Correct Answer: \frac{29}{40}

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Multiple Choice

Each comic costs $ $$24\frac{9}{10}$$ and each story book costs $ $$24\frac{1}{2}$$ .

∴ $$24\frac{9}{10}$$ ___ $$24\frac{1}{2}$$

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Math Response

Each comic costs $ $$24\frac{9}{10}$$ and each story book costs $ $$24\frac{1}{2}$$ . What is the differencein price between a comic and a story book? (Expression only)

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Correct Answer: 24\frac{9}{10}-24\frac{1}{2}

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Multiple Choice

Jordan weighs $$29\frac{3}{8}$$ kg, and is $$1\frac{7}{10}$$ kg heavier than Haley. Who is heavier?

• Jordan

• Haley

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Jordan weighs $$29\frac{3}{8}$$ kg, and is $$1\frac{7}{10}$$ kg heavier than Haley. How many kilograms does Haley weigh? (Expression only)

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Correct Answer: 29\frac{3}{8}-1\frac{7}{10}

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Math Response

$$29\frac{3}{8}-1\frac{7}{10}$$ =?

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Correct Answer: 27\frac{27}{40}

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