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title: Fraction Word Problems
description: In this lesson, students will write and solve word problems involving the addition or subtraction of fractions with like denominators.
image: https://ideas.pixton.com/hubfs/fraction_word_problems-001.png
---

**Subject: Math**

**Lesson Length: 35 - 45 mins**

**Topic: Adding and Subtracting Fractions With Like Denominators; Numbers and Operations: Fractions**

**Grade Level: 4**

**Standards / Framework: **

- [CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.B.3.D](https://learning.ccsso.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Math_Standards1.pdf)

**Brief Description:**  In this lesson, students will write and solve word problems involving the addition or subtraction of fractions with like denominators.

**Know Before You Start:** Students should be familiar with fractions, as well as the terms **numerator** and **denominator**.

**Hook:**

- Read and discuss the sample comic. 
    - Have you ever used fractions while baking?
    - Have you ever made a “bake” mistake?
- Review what **like** **denominators** are. 
- As a class or in pairs, solve and discuss each of the questions in the comic. 
    - Will you be adding and subtracting **like** or **unlike** fractions?

**Activity:**

- Using the sample comic as a guide, have students create a three-to-five-panel comic word problem. The comic should include:  
    - A word problem that includes adding or subtracting fractions.
    - An explanation of how to solve the problem.
    - The answer to the problem.
- You may wish to have students provide a visual fraction model to accompany their word problem. This can be done on a separate piece of paper.

**Closure:**

- Have students read their comics to a partner. 
- Have students solve the problem their partner creates to make sure that they agree with the answer.

**Differentiation:**

- Allow students to use the speech-to-text feature.
- Allow students to use the voiceover feature to read their comics aloud.
- Provide a list of pre-made word problems for students who are struggling with the concept.
- Allow advanced students to use fractions with **unlike** **denominators**.

**Resources:**

- [Comic](https://share.pixton.com/qhwvnqe) to print or display

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