fraction word problems m/j math 1 eett lesson #6
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Fraction Word Problems
M/J Math 1
EETT Lesson #6
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When reading word problems containing fractions, certain phrases can indicate the operation that you need to do in order to solve the word problem.
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Subtraction −“How much more is needed?”
“How much further than?”“How much is left?”“How bigger than?”
Addition +“How much together?”“How far will she travel from home to the park,
then to the library?”
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Division ÷“Find the quotient…”
“Divided into to pieces…”“How many will fit?”
“How many can be split from?”
Multiplication דTimes longer...”
“The product of…”“A fraction of something…”
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In the recent Student Government elections, Larry received of the votes for treasurer and Leah received of the votes. What fraction of the votes did both candidates earn together?
13
115
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Solution: 1
15×5
=13
+×5
115
=5
15+
5+115
=
615
=25
Together they received of the votes.
25
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One tree is 6 feet tall. Another one is only 3 feet tall. How much taller is the larger of two trees.
14
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Solution: =
14− 3
6 445
342
The larger tree is feet taller than the smaller one.
2 14
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Sean swam 2 miles at swim team practice. If Becky swam 1 times as far as Sean, then how many miles did Becky swim?
13 1
2
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73
Solution:
Becky swam miles at swimteam practice.
3 12
2 12
× =
32
× =
13
216
=36
1
3 =123
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Charlie works at a livery and uses a 60 pound bag of oats to feed the horses. If each horse gets pounds of food, then how many horses can Charlie feed with one bag of oats?
45
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Solution:
60 45
÷ =
54
× =601
3004
=75
45
÷ =601
One bag of oats can feed 75 horses.