Cross out 2/8 from the shaded amount. — Independent Practice — page 1
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Worksheet directions

Grade 5 • Independent Practice • Work on your own. Show your calculations or reasoning where needed.

Sample questions

  1. Which expression matches the picture? Circle it.
  2. Complete the equation. Show a model.
  3. A ribbon is 2 1/2 feet long. Cut off 1 3/4 feet. How much remains?
  4. Is the difference less than 2? Explain and correct.
  5. Cross out 2/8 from the shaded amount.
  6. Use sixths to find the difference.

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Common Core connections

Source labels: 5.NF.A.1, 5.NF.A.2. Review the learning goals below to check the fit for your class.

  • 5.NF.A.1 — Add and subtract with unlike denominators
  • 5.NF.A.2 — Word problems with fractions

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