Solve fraction addition and subtraction stories — Review — page 1
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Worksheet directions

Grade 4 • Review • Choose a strategy for each problem. Explain or check your thinking where requested.

Sample questions

  1. A ribbon is measured in meters. Ana has 11/12 meter and cuts off 1/12 meter. How much remains? Write an equation and include units. Answer: ___
  2. A ribbon is measured in meters. Ana joins a 3/4-meter piece and a 1/4-meter piece. What is the total length? Write an equation and include units. A student adds the denominators when joining the pieces. Explain why that changes the unit incorrectly. Answer: ___
  3. A ribbon is measured in meters. Ana has 2/3 meter and cuts off 1/3 meter. How much remains? Write an equation and include units. Answer: ___
  4. A ribbon is measured in meters. Ana joins a 4/5-meter piece and a 1/5-meter piece. What is the total length? Write an equation and include units. Answer: ___
  5. A ribbon is measured in meters. Ana has 9/10 meter and cuts off 1/10 meter. How much remains? Write an equation and include units. Answer: ___
  6. A ribbon is measured in meters. Ana has 7/8 meter and cuts off 1/8 meter. How much remains? Write an equation and include units. Answer: ___

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 4.NF.B.3d. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

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