Everyday Kitchen Math

1/2 + 3/4 =

Answer explanation

Remember, when adding fractions, you need to have matching bottom numbers, otherwise known as common denominators.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Tony planned to spend $100 for food this week. On Monday he spent $22 and on Thursday he spent $52. How much money does he have left for the week?

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

If the regular price is $4.59, what will you pay if you use this coupon?

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

There will be 22 people at the cookout. Each person will eat on average 3 cookies. One package of cookies has 12 cookies.

Problem: How many packages do they need to buy?

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

There is a sale on macaroni and cheese. You can buy 12 boxes for $5.89.

How much would Marie pay for one box?

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

Larry picks out 8 apples. These apples are priced at $2.19/lb.

The apples weigh 1.75 lbs.

What will Larry pay?

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

Which is the better deal for yogurt? (hint: find the price of 1 for each deal)

a. 3 cartons for $1.95

b. 2 cartons for $1.45

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Lisa bought a really large freezer to store all her caribou meat.

She paid $28 per month for 18 months.

How much was her freezer?

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CCSS.3.OA.A.3

Deep Fryer 10% OFF Reg. $110

What is the sale price of this item, without tax?

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

A recipe that serves 6 calls for 1/3 cup of brown sugar. How much brown sugar would be needed to make enough for 18 people?

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CCSS.4.NF.B.4B

CCSS.4.NF.B.4C