Ages 9–10🧮 MathematicsBeing planted

Addition and subtraction word problems

Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, using visual models and equations

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Question 1 of 3

Luna baked a pizza and cut it into 8 equal slices. She ate 3/8 of the pizza. Her brother ate 1/4 of the pizza. How much of the pizza is left?

Question 2 of 3

Lena had $\frac{3}{4}$ of a chocolate bar. She gave $\frac{2}{5}$ of the whole bar to her friend. How much of the chocolate bar does Lena have left?

Question 3 of 3

A jug holds 3/4 litre of juice. If 2/4 litre is poured out, how many litres of juice are left in the jug?

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