Adding Fractions Word Problems
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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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Practice
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Explain why it is necessary to find a common denominator before adding fractions.
Sarah has ¼ of a pizza left, and her brother has ⅖ of a pizza left. If they combine their leftovers, what fraction of a whole pizza will they have? Show your work.
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Quick comprehension check
“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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