Operations with Fractions in Word Problems

Operations with Fractions in Word Problems

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

5th Grade

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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Miss Estus teaches how to solve word problems involving the addition and subtraction of fractions, focusing on cases with unlike denominators. The lesson includes a review of steps to find a common denominator, create equivalent fractions, and simplify results. Two example problems are solved: one involving addition and the other subtraction. The lesson concludes with tips on identifying clue words in word problems to determine the correct operation.

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11 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the lesson introduced by Miss Estus?

Converting fractions to decimals

Dividing fractions

Adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators

Multiplying fractions

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?

Subtract the denominators

Find the least common multiple

Convert fractions to decimals

Add the numerators

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do you do after finding the least common multiple when adding fractions?

Add the numerators directly

Multiply the fractions

Divide the fractions

Make equivalent fractions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the cherry pie example, what is the common denominator used?

10

25

15

20

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much of the cherry pie did Andy and April eat together?

3/5

2/3

11/15

1/2

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving the pumpkin pie subtraction problem?

Multiply the fractions

Convert the whole pie to a fraction

Find a common denominator

Add the fractions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much of the pumpkin pie was left after Lesie ate?

4/5

2/5

3/5

1/5

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