Addition and subtraction word problems

MathematicsFractionsAges 9–10

Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, using visual models and equations

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“If your child reads that one section of a nature trail is 3/8 km and another is 5/8 km, can they work out the total distance without a calculator?”

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Activity. Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, using visual models and equations

What to notice. A jug contains 3/4 litre of juice; 2/4 litre is poured out — how much remains? • Two pieces of ribbon are 2 3/8 and 1 5/8 inches — what is their total length? • Draw a fraction model to represent and solve a fraction word problem

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If your child reads that one section of a nature trail is 3/8 km and another is 5/8 km, can they work out the total distance without a calculator?

Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, using visual models and equations

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A jug contains 3/4 litre of juice; 2/4 litre is poured out — how much remains?
Two pieces of ribbon are 2 3/8 and 1 5/8 inches — what is their total length?
Draw a fraction model to represent and solve a fraction word problem