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Multi Step Word Problems | Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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Cover: Multistep Word Problems, adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, by Matemaths
Introduce the fraction word problem set to the class
Adding fractions guide: 3 steps (common denominator, add numerators, simplify) worked through 1/4 + 1/4 and 1/3 + 1/6
Reference sheet to review before the problems
Subtracting fractions heading over the same 3 adding steps and examples, 1/4 + 1/4 and 1/3 + 1/6 using an LCD of 6
Check before copying: steps shown are for addition
Problem 1: students add 8/12, 4/9 and 2/3 of a water jug drunk over three days, finding an LCD and equivalent fractions
Guided practice: three-day water jug total
Problem 2: Tom eats 2/3 and Jerry eats 1/4 of a pizza; students find the fraction left by finding an LCD and subtracting
Pizza sharing problem with a fraction left over
Problem 3: Emily's fruit salad adds 2/5, 1/3 and 1/4 cup of fruit; students add them over a common denominator
Three-addend fruit salad problem
Problem 4: Uncle Bob's sandwich of a 3/4 foot roll plus 1/6, 1/3 and 1/8 foot fillings; students add to find its length
Funny sandwich-length story for adding four fractions
Problem 5: Sally's sundae with 2/3, 1/4, minus 1/5 and 1/6 cup; students add and subtract fractions to find the total
Mixed adding and subtracting in one story problem
Problem 6: Chaos Cookies start at 3/4 cup dough, add 1/3 and 1/5 cup, lose 1/6 cup; students find the final amount
Challenge problem with four unlike denominators
Problem 7: Samantha's slime starts at 1/2 liter, gains 1/4 liter and spills 1/8 liter; students find what is left
Exit task: one last add-then-subtract story
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Grade 5, 6, 7

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About This Product

This comprehensive no-prep tool is designed to make the complexities of working with fractions easy for your students.

To make your teaching and your students' learning easy, this resource comes complete with a two-page reference sheet that serves as a quick review on adding and subtracting fractions. Whether your students need a refresher or an initial understanding, this reference sheet is a valuable help.

Each problem in this set is carefully crafted to challenge and engage students, providing real-world scenarios that require the application of adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.

But what truly makes this resource more valuable is the inclusion of detailed, step-by-step solutions for every problem. This feature ensures that students not only tackle the problems but also understand the underlying concepts. No more confusion or uncertainty – this resource empowers your students to grasp these fundamental mathematical principles with confidence.

This resource is a great addition to your teaching arsenal and can be used effectively in various scenarios, making it perfect for:

  1. Morning Work: Kickstart your students' day with engaging multistep word problems that foster critical thinking and mathematical skills.

  2. Homework: Reinforce learning outside the classroom by assigning these problems as homework, allowing students to practice and consolidate their knowledge.

  3. Small Groups or Large Group Instructions: Adapt the resource to your class size and teaching style, whether it's a collaborative small group activity or a whole-class instruction.

  4. Early Finishers: Keep your fast-paced learners challenged and occupied with these enriching problems that promote mathematical thinking.

  5. Emergency Sub Plan: Ensure uninterrupted learning even when you have a substitute teacher by having this resource ready to go.

This resource empowers both teachers and students with the tools needed to learn these essential mathematical concepts.

Make learning fractions an engaging and rewarding experience, and watch your students thrive in their mathematical journey.

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