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Many students stop at 4 2/8. Remind them: “Always check if the fraction can be reduced.” 2/8 = 1/4, so 4 1/4 is the final answer.


This section usually presents a division problem alongside a visual representation (Place Value Disks).

Below are four problems you will likely find on the actual lesson 32 homework 4.5 sheet, complete with solutions.

Lesson 32’s biggest challenge is subtracting when the first fraction is smaller than the second. Example: (3 \frac14 - 1 \frac34). Here, (\frac14 - \frac34) is impossible without renaming.

Strategy: Borrow 1 whole from the whole number.