Practice Problems — Set 10
5.NF.A.2 · Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions r…
Print and write your answers. Use diagrams to show thinking.
Warm-up
1. Talk through today's focus: Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions r… 2. Try one oral example together before writing. 3. Use the diagram to explain your thinking.
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Written practice
1. 1/4 + 1/4 = ___ 2. 3/4 − 1/4 = ___ 3. 2/5 + 1/5 = ___ 4. Draw a model for 1/3 + 1/3 5. Story: 1/2 mile + 1/4 mile. Total? ___ 6. Explain why denominators stay the same when adding like fractions. 7. Apply Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions r… (item 7, set 10): show your work. ___ 8. Apply Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions r… (item 8, set 10): show your work. ___
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More written practice
1. Apply Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions r… (item 9, set 10): show your work. ___ 2. Apply Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions r… (item 10, set 10): show your work. ___ 3. Apply Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions r… (item 11, set 10): show your work. ___ 4. Apply Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions r… (item 12, set 10): show your work. ___ 5. Apply Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions r… (item 13, set 10): show your work. ___ 6. Apply Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions r… (item 14, set 10): show your work. ___
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Patterns and rules
1. Denominator = equal parts; numerator = parts counted. 2. Same denominator means same-sized pieces. 3. Draw the model before adding numerators.
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Parent tip: Draw models before adding numerators