Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators

What is the first step in solving word problems involving fractions?

• Guessing the answer

• Asking a friend

• Performing subtraction

• Drawing a picture

What is the purpose of drawing pictures when solving word problems with fractions?

• To make the problem look nice

• To confuse the solver

• To aid in understanding the problem

• To waste time

How much of the banner was painted yellow?

• 2/8

• 1/8

• 5/8

• 3/8

What operation do we perform first to find out how much of the banner was already painted?

• Division

• Subtraction

• Addition

• Multiplication

What is the total fraction of the banner painted in green and red?

• 1/8

• 2/8

• 3/8

• 4/8

What fraction represents the whole in terms of eighths?

• 1/8

• 4/8

• 6/8

• 8/8

How much punch was left over after the classmates drank some?

• 3/6

• 4/6

• 1/6

• 2/6

What fraction of the punch did the classmates drink?

• 4/6

• 3/6

• 1/6

• 2/6

What distance did Nathan walk from 9:30 to 10:00?

• 6/12

• 5/12

• 3/12

• 4/12

How do we calculate the total distance Nathan walked before reaching his grandpa's house?

• By dividing

• By subtracting

• By adding

• By multiplying