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How to Solve Word Problems by Adding Three or More Decimals

How to Solve Word Problems by Adding Three or More Decimals

TL;DR: Adding three or more decimals isn’t really harder than adding two — but word problems add one extra step: pulling the right numbers out of all that text. Once you’ve spotted every decimal the problem actually wants, stack them vertically with decimal points perfectly lined up and add as usual. Pro move: estimate first […]

How to Add Three or More Fractions with Like Denominators

How to Add Three or More Fractions with Like Denominators

Adding fractions with like denominators involves adding the numerators of the fractions and keeping the denominator the same.

How to Choose a Model to Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators

How to Choose a Model to Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators

How to Break Fractions and Mixed Numbers Apart to Add or Subtract

How to Break Fractions and Mixed Numbers Apart to Add or Subtract

How to Solve Word Problems of Subtracting Numbers Up to 7 Digits

How to Solve Word Problems of Subtracting Numbers Up to 7 Digits

How to Use Area Models to Add Fractions with Like Denominators

How to Use Area Models to Add Fractions with Like Denominators

How to Use Strip Models to Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators

How to Use Strip Models to Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators

How to Use Number Lines to Add and Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators

How to Use Number Lines to Add and Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators

How to Add and subtract Fractions with Like Denominators in Recipes

How to Add and subtract Fractions with Like Denominators in Recipes

How to Use Strip Models to Add Fractions with Like Denominators

How to Use Strip Models to Add Fractions with Like Denominators

How to Use Area Models to Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators

How to Use Area Models to Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators

How to Compare Numbers Up to a Billion: A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Compare Numbers Up to a Billion: A Step-by-Step Guide