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Common Core For Grade 5
Videos, examples, and solutions to help Grade 5 students learn how to subtract fractions from numbers between 1 and 2.
Common Core Standards: 5.NF.1,
5.NF.2
New York State Common Core Math Module 3, Grade 5, Lesson 6
Worksheets for Grade 5
Lesson 6 Application Problem
The Napoli family combined two bags of dry cat food in a plastic container. One bag had 5/6 kg. The other bag had 3/4 kg. What was the total weight of the container after the bags were combined?
Lesson 6 Concept Development
Problem 1:
1 1/3 - 1/2
Problem 2:
1 1/5 - 1/3
Problem 3:
1 1/2 - 2/3
Problem 4:
1 3/4 - 4/5
Problem 5:
1 4/9 - 1/2
Lesson 6 Concept Development
Problem 1:
1 1/3 - 1/2
Lesson 6 Problem Set
1. For the following problems, draw a picture using the rectangular fraction model and write the answer.
Simplify your answer.
a) 1 1/4 - 1/3
d) 1 2/5 - 1/2
9/7 - 3/4
Lesson 6 Homework
1. Find the difference. Use a rectangular fraction model to show how to convert to fractions with common
denominators.
b) 3/2 - 5/6
e) 1 2/5 - 3/4
3. Jackson had 1 3/8 kg of fertilizer. He used some to fertilize a flower bed and he only had 2/3 kg left. How
much fertilizer was used in the flower bed.
Lesson 6 Homework
This video shows how to subtract fractions from values greater than one whole using picture diagrams and written expressions.
1. Find the difference. Use a rectangular fraction model to show how to convert to fractions with common denominators.
e) 1 2/5 - 3/4 =
Lesson 6 Homework
2. Sam had 1 1/2 m of rope. He cut off 5/8 m and used it for a project. How much rope does Sam have left?
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