fraction word problems. when reading word problems containing fractions, certain phrases can...
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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.
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?”
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…”
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
One tree is 6 feet tall. Another one is only
3 feet tall. How much taller is the larger
of two trees.
14
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
12
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
Fry Instant Phrases Third 100 Words/Phrases These words come from Dr. Edward Fry’s Instant Word List
Fry Instant Phrases First 100 Words/Phrases These words come from Dr. Edward Fry’s Instant Word List