Line Plots: Sharing Fraction Measurements Worksheets

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Grade 5CCSS 5.MD.B.2Answer key includedPDF · Print

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Easy: Total length, in eighths

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Sharing equally means the total length divided by the number of pieces. Find the total from the line plot first, then divide by how many X's there are.

EasyTotal length, in eighths MediumEqual share, in quarters HardEqual share, in eighths

How to solve it: a worked example

Use the line plot of ribbon lengths to answer.

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Multiply each length by its number of X's, then add
Answer

Common mistakes to watch for

Counting the X's but forgetting to multiply by each length.
Adding denominators as well as numerators.
Dividing by the number of different lengths instead of the number of pieces.

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