Let’s solve each problem step by step. All problems involve
adding or subtracting similar fractions (same denominator), which is straightforward: just add or subtract the numerators and keep the denominator.
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Problem 1:
> There are $ \frac{3}{8} $ kg bananas and $ \frac{5}{8} $ kg apples in the basket. How many kgs of fruits are in the basket?
Solution:
Add the two fractions:
$$
\frac{3}{8} + \frac{5}{8} = \frac{3+5}{8} = \frac{8}{8} = 1 \text{ kg}
$$
✔ Answer: a. 1 kg
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Problem 2:
> $ \frac{1}{10} $ kg broccoli and $ \frac{7}{10} $ kg spinach are to be delivered today. How many kgs will be delivered?
Solution:
Add the two fractions:
$$
\frac{1}{10} + \frac{7}{10} = \frac{8}{10} = \frac{4}{5} \text{ kg} \quad \text{(simplified)}
$$
✔ Answer: b. $ \frac{4}{5} $ kg
*(Note: Option a is $ \frac{2}{5} $, which is incorrect.)*
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Problem 3:
> $ \frac{5}{12} $ kg of mangos and $ \frac{2}{12} $ kg of oranges were harvested. How many kilos of fruits were harvested in all?
Solution:
Add the two fractions:
$$
\frac{5}{12} + \frac{2}{12} = \frac{7}{12} \text{ kg}
$$
✔ Answer: b. $ \frac{7}{12} $ kg
*(Option a is $ \frac{7}{24} $, which would be if you mistakenly added denominators — incorrect.)*
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Problem 4:
> There are $ \frac{49}{100} $ kg of watermelon. $ \frac{20}{100} $ kg were bought by a customer. How many were left?
Solution:
Subtract:
$$
\frac{49}{100} - \frac{20}{100} = \frac{29}{100} \text{ kg}
$$
✔ Answer: a. $ \frac{29}{100} $ kg
*(Option b is $ \frac{29}{200} $, which is incorrect — no need to change denominator.)*
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Problem 5:
> I bought $ \frac{7}{8} $ kg of tomato. $ \frac{5}{8} $ kg were used. How many tomatoes were left?
Solution:
Subtract:
$$
\frac{7}{8} - \frac{5}{8} = \frac{2}{8} = \frac{1}{4} \text{ kg} \quad \text{(simplified)}
$$
✔ Answer: a. $ \frac{1}{4} $ kg
*(Option b is $ \frac{1}{8} $, which is half of the correct answer — mistake in simplifying or subtracting.)*
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Problem 6:
> If $ \frac{37}{100} $ kg onions out of $ \frac{73}{100} $ kg onions were used. How many onions were left?
Solution:
Subtract:
$$
\frac{73}{100} - \frac{37}{100} = \frac{36}{100} = \frac{9}{25} \text{ kg} \quad \text{(simplified by dividing numerator and denominator by 4)}
$$
✔ Answer: b. $ \frac{9}{25} $ kg
*(Option a is $ \frac{9}{100} $, which is incorrect — that’s only 1/4 of the correct simplified answer.)*
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
a
2.
b
3.
b
4.
a
5.
a
6.
b
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Summary:
All problems involved adding or subtracting fractions with the same denominator. The key steps were:
- Keep the denominator the same.
- Add or subtract numerators.
- Simplify if possible.
You’re now ready to help the farmers harvest their crops! 🌽🍎🥕
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 100 problem worksheet on adding like fractions.
