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5.39 Add and Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators Worksheet

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This Grade 5 Math worksheet provides structured practice on 5.39 Add and Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

Skill description: Select the correct value of a sum or difference of fractions or mixed numbers with unlike denominators and identify the simplified result. Choose the model, equation, or benchmark comparison that correctly supports the fraction operation. Corresponding standards: CCSS 5.NF.A.1.

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Grade 5

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Math

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Math Curriculum

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery
Jalen read for 2 3/5 hours on Saturday and 1 7/12 hours on Sunday. How much longer did he read on Saturday?
Solution & Explanation:Subtract Sunday's reading time from Saturday's reading time. Use denominator 60: 2 3/5 = 2 36/60 and 1 7/12 = 1 35/60. Subtract to get 1 1/60.
Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery
Which value makes this statement true: 9/10 + 3/8 = ?
A12/18
B1 1/40
C1 11/40
D1 13/80
Solution & Explanation:Use denominator 40: 9/10 = 36/40 and 3/8 = 15/40. Add the fractional parts to get 1 11/40.
Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery
A 20-pound bag of seed has 7 5/6 pounds poured out. How many pounds are left?
Solution & Explanation:Subtract the poured-out amount from 20 pounds. Use denominator 6: 20 = 20 and 7 5/6 = 7 5/6. Subtract to get 12 1/6.

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QWhat grade level and standards does this worksheet align with?

This worksheet is designed specifically for Grade 5 Math students. It aligns with educational standard 5.NF.A.1 (Primary standard selected for prompt fields in this prompt cell: CCSS 5.NF.A.1. Skill statement in this prompt cell: Select the correct value of a sum or difference of fractions or mixed numbers with unlike denominators and identify the simplified result. Choose the model, equation, or benchmark comparison that correctly supports the fraction operation. Associated standards listed with this skill in this prompt cell: CCSS 5.NF.A.1. Use this prompt-provided wording as the supporting standard description for this workflow.).

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