Subtracting Fractions In Word Problems
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4th Grade Math › Subtracting Fractions In Word Problems
A baker used of a package of sprinkles and
of a package of icing when decorating a cake. How much more icing than sprinkles did the baker use?
Explanation
The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference, so we subtract.
A baker used of a package of sprinkles and
of a package of icing when decorating a cake. How much more icing than sprinkles did the baker use?
Explanation
The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference, so we subtract.
Tim ordered a pizza and ate of the pizza. Jenny ate
of the pizza. How much more did Jenny eat than Tim?
Explanation
The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they ate.
This year, Cassie grew of an inch, and her brother, Charlie, grew
of an inch. How much more did Charlie grow than Cassie?
Explanation
The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown.
A baker used of a package of sprinkles and
of a package of icing when decorating a cake. How much more icing than sprinkles did the baker use?
Explanation
The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference, so we subtract.
This year, Hannah grew of an inch, and her brother, Joe, grew
of an inch. How much more did Joe grow than Hannah?
Explanation
The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown.
This year, Samantha grew of an inch, and her brother, David, grew
of an inch. How much more did David grow than Samantha?
Explanation
The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they've grown.
A baker used of a package of sprinkles and
of a package of icing when decorating a cake. How much more icing than sprinkles did the baker use?
Explanation
The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference, so we subtract.
A baker used of a package of sprinkles and
of a package of icing when decorating a cake. How much more icing than sprinkles did the baker use?
Explanation
The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference, so we subtract.
Melissa ordered a pizza and ate of the pizza. Charlie ate
of the pizza. How much more did Charlie eat than Melissa?
Explanation
The phrase, "how much more" tells as that we want to find the difference in how much they ate.