IXL | Add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers: multi-step word problems

The fifth and sixth graders at Roxanne's school had a Pie Party on National Pie Day. At the start of the party, there were 8 pies. During the party, the fifth graders ate

pies, and the sixth graders ate

pies. How many pies were left by the end of the party?

pies

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question

In the park near Dan's apartment, there are three types of trees: pine trees, oak trees, and bay trees. Of all the trees in the park,

are fully grown;

of the trees are fully grown pine trees and

are fully grown oak trees. What fraction of the trees in the park are fully grown bay trees?

of the trees

solution

To find what fraction of the trees in the park are fully grown bay trees, you can follow these steps.

Step 1: Find what fraction of the trees are fully grown pine or oak trees.

Of all the trees in the park,

are fully grown pine trees and

are fully grown oak trees. Add.

So,

of the trees are fully grown pine or oak trees.

Step 2: Find what fraction of the trees are fully grown bay trees.

In all,

of the trees in the park are fully grown. Subtract the

that are pine or oak trees.

–

of the trees in the park are fully grown bay trees.

Looking for more? Try these:

Lesson: Adding mixed numbers

Lesson: Subtracting mixed numbers

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