Adding Fractions Word Problems
Learning Objective
I can solve word problems that involve adding fractions, and explain what the answer means in the context of the problem.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain why it is necessary to find a common denominator before adding fractions.
2. 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.
3. Michael is baking cookies. He needs ⅓ cup of sugar for the dough and ¼ cup of sugar for the frosting. How much sugar does he need in total? Explain your answer in the context of the problem.
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