standard_description: Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole, including cases of unlike denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem. Use benchmark fractions and number sense of fractions to estimate mentally and assess the reasonableness of answers. For example, recognize an incorrect result 2/5 + 1/2 = 3/7, by observing that 3/7 < 1/2.
problem_activity: Problem 1
Nolan gives some Fruit-by-the-Foot to his
$$3$$
friends to share equally.
a.   If he has
$$3$$
feet of Fruit-by-the-Foot, how many feet of Fruit-by-the-Foot will each friend receive?
b.   If he has
$$1$$
foot of Fruit-by-the-Foot, how many feet of Fruit-by-the-Foot will each friend receive?
c.   If he has
$${1\over2}$$
foot of Fruit-by-the-Foot, how many feet of Fruit-by-the-Foot will each friend receive?
d.   If he has
$${1\over3}$$
foot of Fruit-by-the-Foot, how many feet of Fruit-by-the-Foot will each friend receive?
Problem 2
Priya and Mai used the diagrams below to find the value of
$$\frac13 \div 4$$
.
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a.   What is the same about the diagrams?
b.   What is different?
c.   Find the value that makes the equation true.
$$\frac13 \div 4 =$$
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Problem 3
a.    Solve. Then check your work.
$${{1\over5}\div2}$$
$${{1\over6}\div4}$$
$${{1\over9}\div6}$$
b.   What do you notice in Part (a)? What do you wonder?


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