This document contains examples of fraction word problems and their step-by-step solutions. It begins with reviewing how to add fractions with the same and different denominators. Then it provides 5 word problems involving adding and subtracting fractions related to ounces of gold/silver used, miles walked, and cups of juice drank. The document concludes by restating the original question about working with fractions in word problems.

1. Fraction Word Problems 12/9/09 EQ: How do I work with fractions in word problems? 12/9/2009 1 Bitsy Griffin Lessons 2-24 & 25

2. Review: How do you add fractions with the same denominator? 12/9/2009 2 Bitsy Griffin Lessons 2-24 & 25

3. Review: How do you add fractions with the different denominators? 12/9/2009 3 Bitsy Griffin Lessons 2-24 & 25

4. Problem 1: a jeweler used 7/12 ounces of gold to make a ring and 11/12 ounces of gold to make a pair of earrings. 12/9/2009 4 Bitsy Griffin Lessons 2-24 & 25

5. Problem 1: how many ounces of gold did the jeweler use? 1 ½ ounces 12/9/2009 5 Bitsy Griffin Lessons 2-24 & 25

6. Problem 2: a jeweler used 7/8 ounces of silver to make a ring. Then he made a second ring that is made of 3/8 ounces. 12/9/2009 6 Bitsy Griffin Lessons 2-24 & 25

7. Problem 2: How many total ounces of silver did the jeweler use? 1 ¼ ounces 12/9/2009 7 Bitsy Griffin Lessons 2-24 & 25

8. Problem 3: 3 states produce 7/12 of the gold in the U.S. each year. 7 other states produce 3/12 of the gold. 12/9/2009 8 Bitsy Griffin Lessons 2-24 & 25

9. Problem 3: what fraction of the gold produced in the US each year comes from these 10 states? 5/6 of the gold 12/9/2009 9 Bitsy Griffin Lessons 2-24 & 25

10. Problem 4 : Juan & Matt walked around the camp. They walked 3/10 of a mile from the picnic area. Then they walked 7/10 of a mile. 12/9/2009 10 Bitsy Griffin Lessons 2-24 & 25

11. Problem 4 : How far did they walk in all? 1 mile 12/9/2009 11 Bitsy Griffin Lessons 2-24 & 25

12. Problem 5 : after riding horses, juan &Matt walked to the cabins which were 8/10 of a mile. Then they walked for juice (4/10 of mile). 12/9/2009 12 Bitsy Griffin Lessons 2-24 & 25

13. Problem 5 : How far did they walk this time? 1 1/5 miles 12/9/2009 13 Bitsy Griffin Lessons 2-24 & 25

14. Problem 5 : the boys tried a new juice that was 2/3 cup of pineapple, 1/3 cup of grape, 2/3 cup of apple. 12/9/2009 14 Bitsy Griffin Lessons 2-24 & 25

15. Problem 5 : how many total ounces of juice did they drink? 1 2/3 cups = 13 1/3 ounces 12/9/2009 15 Bitsy Griffin Lessons 2-24 & 25

16. EQ: How do I work with fractions in word problems? 12/9/2009 16 Bitsy Griffin Lessons 2-24 & 25