Unit 10 Contents

Use the Finding Equivalent Fractions and Ratios Menu, Fractions on Number Lines Chart, Fraction Chart, Multiplication and Division Facts, and Fraction Circle Pieces pages in the Reference section as needed.

1. Find the fraction sums and differences below. Use any method you choose. Write your answer in simplest form. Estimate to see if your answers are reasonable.
1. +
2. −
3. +
4. −
5. + +
6. + +
2. Show or tell how you know your answer to Question 1D is reasonable.
3. David is filling boxes with candy. One box holds pound and the other holds pound. He has 1 pound of candy. Does he have enough candy to completely fill both boxes? How do you know?
4. Jackie is sewing a skirt. The instructions call for yard of material. She bought yard. How much material will she have left over after she makes the skirt?
5. Compare the following pairs of fractions. Use any method you choose. Write your answers using the symbols <, >, or =. Show or tell how you solved each one.
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6. Maya rides her bicycle of a mile to her friend's house. From there she rides of a mile to the park. Then she rides of a mile back home. How far did Maya ride her bicycle?

7. Nicholas lives of a mile from school. Sara lives of a mile from school. Who lives farther from school? How do you know?