Adding Fractions in Word Problems
Grade 9th Grade · Math · 60 min· Ccss.math.content.4.nf.b.3d Solve Word Problems Involving Addition And Subtraction Of Fractions Referring To The Same Whole And Having Like Denominators, E.g., By Using Visual Fraction Models And Equations To Represent The Problem.
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can solve real-world problems by adding fractions and mixed numbers.
Warm-Up Video
Whats Up Dude · 2:19
How To Add And Subtract, Adding And Subtracting Mixed Numbers With Like Common Denominators
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
When adding mixed numbers with like denominators, first add the whole numbers, then add the numerators, keeping the same denominator.
- 2
If adding mixed numbers results in an improper fraction, convert the improper fraction to a proper fraction and add it to the whole number.
- 3
When subtracting mixed numbers, you may need to borrow from the whole number if the numerator in the second fraction is greater than the numerator in the first fraction.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Sarah is baking two cakes. The first cake needs 2⅓ cups of flour, and the second cake needs 1⅔ cups of flour. How many cups of flour does Sarah need in total?”
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