Fractions Examples for Grade 3

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Fractions Examples for Grade 3

Postby Singa » Thu Jan 14, 2010 5:19 pm

Small “Singapore Math” fraction primer that might be useful:

Problems Involving Fraction, Ratio and Percentage. Discussion with examples: viewtopic.php?f=28&t=76

Grade 3 examples, solutions are from a Grade 3 child.
Tom spent 3/8 of his money on a pair of jeans and 5/16 of it on a shirt. What fraction of his money had he spent?
Solution: viewtopic.php?f=40&t=457

Ted painted 1/5 of a room red and 3/10 of it yellow. What fraction of the room did he paint? Give your answer in its simplest form.)
Solution: viewtopic.php?f=40&t=459

Tracy spent 1/6 of her money on a pen and 5/12 of it on a writing pad. What fraction of her money did she spend?
In this case, the child did not use bar model as it was straightforward.
Solution: viewtopic.php?f=40&t=463

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