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Lesson 11
Objective: Solve and create fraction
word problems involving addition,
subtraction, and multiplication.
5th Grade Module 4– Lesson 11
K. Clauson
Convert Measures
Complete the following conversions
24 in = _______ ft
4 qt = _______ gal
48 in = _______ ft
8 qt = _______ gal
3 ft = _______ yd
12 qt = _______ gal
9 ft = _______ yd
36 qt = _______ gal
Multiply Whole Numbers by
Fractions Using Two Methods
Write the Expression to Match
the Diagram
Today we will complete word problems that require us to
combine our previous knowledge of adding and subtracting
fractions with new knowledge of multiplication to find
fractions of a set.
Here are the steps we are going to follow as
we work through today’s problems.
1. Model the problem.
Can you draw something?
What can you draw?
What conclusions can you make from your drawing?
2. Calculate to solve and write a statement.
3. Assess the solution for reasonableness.
Concept Development
Problem 1
Kim and Courtney share a 16-ounce box of cereal.
By the end of the week, Kim has eaten 3/8 of the
box, and Courtney has eaten 1/4 of the box of
cereal. What fraction of the box is left?
Problem 1: Solution
Problem 1: Solution #2
Problem 2
Mathilde has 20 pints of green paint. She uses 2/5
of it to paint a landscape and 3/10 of it while
painting a clover. She decides that, for her next
painting, she will need 14 pints of green paint.
How much more paint will she need to buy?
Problem 2: Solution
Problem 2: Solution #2
Problem 2: Solution #3
Problem 4
Mrs. Diaz makes 5 dozen cookies for her class.
One-ninth of her 27 students are absent the day
she brings the cookies. If she shares the cookies
equally among the students who are present, how
many cookies will each student get?
Problem 4: Solution
Problem 4: Solution #2
Problem 4: Solution #3
Get Ready to Finish the
Problem Set on Your Own!
Start working on Lesson 11 HOMEWORK.
You will have 10 minutes to work.
Try your Best!
5th Grade Module 4– Lesson 11
K. Clauson
• Take 2 minutes to check your answers with your partner.
• Let’s share any insights you had while solving these problems.
5th Grade Module 4- Lesson 11
K. Clauson
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LESSON 11
5th Grade Module 4– Lesson 11
K. Clauson