HUNTERTUTORING

Practice Problems — Set 20

View PDF →

5.NF.A.1 · Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed…

Print and write your answers. Use diagrams to show thinking.

Warm-up

1. Talk through today's focus: Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed… 2. Try one oral example together before writing. 3. Use the diagram to explain your thinking.

_See printable PDF for diagram._

Written practice

1. 1/4 + 1/4 = ___ 2. 3/4 − 1/4 = ___ 3. 2/5 + 1/5 = ___ 4. Draw a model for 1/3 + 1/3 5. Story: 1/2 mile + 1/4 mile. Total? ___ 6. Explain why denominators stay the same when adding like fractions. 7. Explain your thinking for set 20 in one sentence. 8. Create your own problem for 5.NF.A.1.

___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________

More written practice

1. Apply Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed… (item 9, set 20): show your work. ___ 2. Apply Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed… (item 10, set 20): show your work. ___ 3. Apply Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed… (item 11, set 20): show your work. ___ 4. Apply Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed… (item 12, set 20): show your work. ___ 5. Apply Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed… (item 13, set 20): show your work. ___ 6. Apply Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed… (item 14, set 20): show your work. ___

___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________

Patterns and rules

1. Denominator = equal parts; numerator = parts counted. 2. Same denominator means same-sized pieces. 3. Draw the model before adding numerators.

_See printable PDF for diagram._

___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________

Stretch

1. Create your own 5.NF.A.1 question for a parent to solve. 2. Explain your method in two sentences.

___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________

Parent tip: Draw models before adding numerators

For your personal study only. Copying, printing, screenshotting, or sharing this material is not permitted and may result in loss of access.

All practice problemsBack to 5.NF.A.1