Adding and Subtracting Fraction Word Problems

When Alan was in fifth grade, he grew $$\frac{12}{16}$$ of an inch. In sixth grade, he grew $$\frac{1}{2}$$ of an inch. How much more did Alan grow in fifth grade than in sixth grade? Put a space between whole number and fraction. Use a / to type your fraction.

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CHALLENGE QUESTION

CHALLENGE QUESTION

Applying Operations on Fractions in Word Problems: If John ate 3/8 of a pizza and Mary ate 1/4 of the same pizza, what fraction of the pizza was eaten in total?

CHALLENGE QUESTION

CHALLENGE QUESTION

CHALLENGE QUESTION

Marty made two types of cookies. He used $$\frac{2}{3}$$ cup of sugar for one recipe and $$\frac{1}{4}$$ cup of sugar for the other. How much sugar did he use in all?

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