1. The town released 7/10 - 3/2 = 7/10 - 15/10 = -8/10, which is not possible. There is an error in the problem statement as the dam cannot be more than full after releasing water.
2. Yellow flowers: 1/6 of 24 = 4. Red flowers: 2/8 of 24 = 6. Total yellow and red: 4 + 6 = 10. Blue flowers: 24 - 10 = 14.
3. Slices used for chicken sandwiches: 3/8 of 16 = 6. Slices used for salad sandwiches: 1/4 of 16 = 4. Total slices used: 6 + 4 = 10. Slices left: 16 - 10 = 6.
4. Students from year 4: 4/10 of 80 = 32. Students from year 5: 1/4 of 80 = 20. Total from years 4 and 5: 32 + 20 = 52. Students from year 6: 80 - 52 = 28.
5. Fraction filled with cold water: 4/5 - 1/2 = 8/10 - 5/10 = 3/10.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adding fractions with like denominators word problems worksheet.
