Fractions Packet - Examples And Worksheets With Answers Page 36
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42Fraction Word Problems (Addition/Subtraction)
When solving word problems, make sure to UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION.
Look for bits of information that will help get to the answer. Keep in mind that
some sentences may not have key words or key words might even be misleading.
USE COMMON SENSE when thinking about how to solve word problems. The
first thing you think of might be the best way to solve the problem.
Here are some KEY WORDS to look for in word problems:
Sum, total, more than: mean to add
Difference, less than, how much more than: mean to subtract
1
Ex. 1: If brand X can of beans weighs
ounces and brand Y weighs
15
2
3
ounces, how much larger is the brand X can?
12
4
means to subtract
1
2
6
15
15
14
2
4
4
3
3
3
12
12
12
Borrow from the
4
4
4
whole number and
3
add to the fraction
2
4
1
Ex. 2: Find the total snowfall for this year if it snowed
inch in
10
1
3
November,
inches in December and
inches in January.
2
1
3
4
means to add
1
6
10
60
1
20
2
2
3
60
Simplify.
3
45
1
1
4
60
71
11
3
4
60
60
Fractions Packet
Created by MLC @ 2003 page 36 of 42
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