Math Word Problem Worksheet Page 2

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1. The common denominator is 6. 2/6 (1*2/3*2) + 1/6 = 3/6, which

simplifies to 1/2.

You have given away ½ of the pan.

2. The common denominator is 8. 6/8 (3*2/4*2) + 3/8 = 9/8. We can divide

9 by 8 to get 1 remainder 1, which makes the mixed number 1 1/8.

You walked 1 1/8 mile.

3. The common denominator is 8. 7/8 - 4/8 (1*4/2*4) = 3/8.

She walks 3/8 of a mile farther.

4. The common denominator is 8. 2/4 (1*2/2*2) + 3/8 = 5/8 of the

playground is used. 8/8 – 5/8 = 3/8 is left.

3/8 is left.

5. The common denominator is 12. 8/12 (2*4/3*4) + 3/12 (1*3/4*3) =

11/12.

He used 11/12 cup of sugar.

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