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Word Problems fractions. Common Core Standard CCSS.Math.Content.5.NF.B.6 Solve real world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem. December 10, 2013 Homework Complete WS. Warm up. Video.
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Word Problems fractions • Common Core StandardCCSS.Math.Content.5.NF.B.6 Solve real world problems involving multiplication of fractions and mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem. • December 10, 2013 • Homework Complete WS
Video • http://learnzillion.com/lessons/1430-solve-word-problems-involving-multiplying-a-fraction-by-a-whole-number
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