6th grade Q1
Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you come up with your own fraction subtraction problems:
Step 1: Pick your fractions
Let's choose a whole number and a fraction to subtract:
Step 2: Set up a story
Imagine you and your friend sharing a bar of chocolate. You eat of the bar, then the question is how much is left for your friend?
Step 3: Write down your problem
Now, write your problem clearly. Include the fractions you chose and your story. For example:
It can be helpful to add a picture to make the problem easier to understand.
Step 4: Solve the problem
Before you give your problem to someone else, make sure you know the answer. If the denominators are different, find a common denominator, adjust the fractions, subtract, and simplify if possible. Show all your steps so you can explain it later!