Making Art Part 1: Estimating Adding and Subtracting Fractions Using Benchmarks

Read word problems and use number lines with benchmarks to solve multi-step problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators. In this tutorial, you will help Daisy and Angie paint pictures using fractions. 
Resource ID#: 194009 Type: Original Student Tutorial
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 5
Intended Audience: Students
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: fractions, fraction, fractions on a number line, sum, difference, benchmark, benchmarks, one-half, multi-step word problems, combined, estimate, reasonable, add, subtract, unlike denominators
Instructional Component Type(s): Original Student Tutorial
Resource Collection: Original Student Tutorials Mathematics - Grades K-5

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