Adding and Subtracting Fractions in Word Problems
Grade 5th Grade · Math · 60 min· Ky.5.nf.2 Solve Word Problems Involving Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions. A. Solve Word Problems Involving Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions Referring To The Same Whole, Including Cases Of Unlike Denominators. B. Use Benchmark Fractions And Number Sense Of Fractions To Estimate Mentally And Assess The Reasonableness Of Answers.
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can solve word problems that involve adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.
Warm-Up Video
Khan Academy · 4:41
Subtracting mixed numbers word problem | Fractions | Pre-Algebra | Khan Academy
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Shelagh is 15 and 1/2 years old, and Luana is 7 and 7/12 years old.
- 2
To subtract mixed numbers, you can convert them to improper fractions and find a common denominator.
- 3
The difference in Shelagh and Luana's ages is 7 and 11/12 years.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“David has 2 and ⅗ of a pizza. He eats ⅞ of the pizza. How much pizza does David have left? Write the answer as a simplified mixed number.”
Teacher Guide
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