5nf2 Worksheets
Number and Operations—Fractions
Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions.
2Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole, including cases of unlike denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem. Use benchmark fractions and number sense of fractions to estimate mentally and assess the reasonableness of answers.
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- Subtract fractions that have different denominators by finding a common denominator first.
- Read word problems and decide whether to add or subtract fractions to answer the question.
- Simplify answers when possible and write them as a fraction or mixed number.
