Adding Fractions Word Problems
Grade 645 min
Learning Objective
I can solve word problems that involve adding fractions, and explain what the answer means in the context of the problem.
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7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Sarah is making a smoothie. She adds ⅓ cup of strawberries and ¼ cup of blueberries. How many cups of berries did she add in total? Explain what the answer means in the context of the problem. Michael is walking to school. He walks ⅖ of a mile and then stops to rest. After resting, he walks another ⅙ of a mile. How far did Michael walk in total? Explain what the answer means in the context of the problem.”
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