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NF2 Adding/Subtracting Fractions

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Fractions Post Assessment

1. Lila collected the honey from 3 of her beehives. From the first hive she
collected gallon of honey. The last two hives yielded gallon each. How
many gallons of honey did Lila collect in all? Estimate. Then draw a diagram or
visual model to support your answer. (2 points)

2. Use the number line(s) below to prove that

5
8

is greater than

6
. (2
10

points)

3. Name a fraction that is equivalent to . ______________ (1 point)

Now use a model to prove that your fraction is equivalent to . (1 point)

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4. Rename

5
12

and

3
8

using a common denominator. (1 point)

5. The diagram below shows a garden. Estimate the part of the garden used for
planting beans. Explain how you decided. (2 points)

6. Of the balls shown,

1
3

are basketballs and

1
15

are soccer balls. What

fraction of the balls are either basketballs or soccer balls? Write your answer in
simplest form. (1 point)

7. Which expression is the best estimate for 1 + 2 ? Explain. (2 points)

a.
b.
c.
d.

2+2
1+2
2+3
1+3

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8. Jill is kayaking down a -mile stream. She has already traveled of a mile.
How much farther does she need to travel? Draw a picture or model and write a
number sentence to solve. (2 points)

9. Change the improper fractions to mixed numbers (2 points):

a.

18
=
12

b.

15
=
3

10. Eric says when you simplify the expression (2

4
4
1
+8 )3
10
5
5

you get a whole

number. Is he correct? What number do you get? Show your work. (2 points)

11. Change the mixed numbers to improper fractions (2 points):

a. 2 =

12. Timothy says that

points)

b. 5 =

2 1 3
+ = . Do you agree? Use a model to explain. (2
5 2 7

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13. Sonia had 2 candy bars. She promised her brother that she would give
him of a candy bar. How much candy will she have left after she gives her
brother the amount she promised? Solve the problem using a model and writing
a number sentence. (3 points)

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14. Find the sum. Simplify, if necessary. (2 points)

2 2
3
5
+
a.
b. 9 +7
9 3
16
8

15. Find the difference. Simplify, if necessary. (2 points)

11
5
3
a.
b. 52
12
6
4