5.NF.2: Word Problems with Fractions

I can solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole.

Problem 1

Maria ate 1/4 of a pizza. Her brother ate 2/4 of the same pizza. How much pizza did they eat together? 💡 Hint: Add the fractions: 1/4 + 2/4 = 3/4
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Problem 2

A recipe needs 3/8 cup of oil. You have 5/8 cup. How much oil will be left? 💡 Hint: Subtract: 5/8 - 3/8 = 2/8 = 1/4
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Problem 3

Tom walked 2/5 of a mile. Then he walked 1/5 more. How far did he walk total? 💡 Hint: 2/5 + 1/5 = 3/5 mile
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Problem 4

A bag had 7/10 of candy. Sarah ate 3/10 of it. How much candy is left? 💡 Hint: 7/10 - 3/10 = 4/10 = 2/5
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Problem 5

Jake read 1/6 of a book on Monday and 2/6 on Tuesday. What fraction of the book has he read? 💡 Hint: Add the fractions together.
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Problem 6

A tank was 4/5 full of water. After using some, it was 1/5 full. How much water was used? 💡 Hint: 4/5 - 1/5 = 3/5
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Problem 7

Emma completed 3/7 of her homework before dinner and 2/7 after. What fraction is complete? 💡 Hint: Add the two fractions.
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Problem 8

A rope was 6/8 meters long. If 2/8 meters was cut off, how much rope remains? 💡 Hint: Subtract to find what's left.
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Problem 9

Two friends shared a cake. One ate 2/9 and the other ate 3/9. How much cake did they eat together? 💡 Hint: Add their portions.
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Problem 10

A garden plot was 5/6 planted with vegetables. If 1/6 more was planted, what fraction is now planted? 💡 Hint: 5/6 + 1/6 = 6/6 = 1 whole
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