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5th Grade Math (Grade 5) · Chapter 5 · Lesson 5.6 · Printable PDF

Word Problems That Add or Subtract Fractions Worksheet with Answer Key

6 problems on word problems that add or subtract fractions: deciding if parts are joined or taken away, bar models, comparing heights, finding a starting amount, a bird feeder, and homework time left. 2 pages, with a worked answer key.

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  1. Word problem: how far does Samir ride in all to the library and the park?
  2. Use the bar model for Jasmine's clay: say where the question mark is and write the sentence.
  3. Draw two bars and find how much taller the sunflower is than the tomato plant.
  4. Write Leah's yarn story as a subtraction with a box and explain why you add.
  5. Word problem: how much seed does the big bird feeder hold?
  6. Word problem: estimate and find the time left for Diego's homework hour.

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