5.NF.2: Word Problems with Fractions

I can solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole.

Problem 1

A pizza was cut into 12 equal pieces. Sarah ate 3 pieces and Tom ate 4 pieces. What fraction of the pizza was eaten?
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Problem 2

A recipe calls for 3/4 cup of flour. If you only have 1/2 cup, how much more flour do you need?
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Problem 3

During a race, Maria completed 5/8 of the course before lunch and 1/4 after lunch. What fraction of the race is complete?
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Problem 4

A water bottle was 7/10 full. After drinking some water, it was 2/5 full. What fraction of the water was consumed?
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Problem 5

Two classes collected cans for recycling. Class A collected 2/3 of their goal and Class B collected 1/4 of the same goal. What fraction of the goal did they collect together?
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Problem 6

A book has 240 pages. If you read 1/3 of the book on Saturday and 1/4 on Sunday, what fraction of the book have you read?
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Problem 7

A rectangular garden is 3/5 planted with tomatoes and 1/6 planted with peppers. What fraction of the garden has vegetables?
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Problem 8

A tank contained 5/6 gallons of gas. After a trip, 1/3 gallon remained. How much gas was used?
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Problem 9

In a class, 2/5 of students chose pizza for lunch and 1/4 chose sandwiches. What fraction chose these two options?
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Problem 10

A trail is 2 miles long. If you hike 3/4 of a mile in the morning and 1/2 mile in the afternoon, what fraction of the trail have you completed?
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