Math Drills
Subtracting Capacity (Different Units)
B-2Word Problems
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What this worksheet covers
- Topic
- Capacity (L, dL, mL)
- Worksheet
- Subtraction (Different Units)
A capacity set down across two units, L with dL, has another capacity taken from it. In the equations the units are matched and then subtracted; in Word Problems the scene is read first and the same shape assembled. Some of the amounts taken away are given in L alone, and every item comes out without anything being broken up.
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Where the small units cancel to zero, that zero goes unwritten and only the large unit figure is offered. Setting the figures against the original equation brings it out. Elsewhere the amount taken away carries a dL figure that never gets subtracted, and the dL of the original is copied into the answer untouched.
Capacity (L, dL, mL) has only Subtraction (With Borrowing) left to go. Matching the units before subtracting is what Subtraction (Same Units) already established, and all that has grown is the writing, now spread across two units.
- Word Problems6 questions
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Problems and answers on this worksheet
These are the problems in “Capacity (L, dL, mL)”, shown with their answers.
(1)In the school garden there is water in a bucket: 4L9dL. 2L5dL was used for cleaning. How much is left, how many L how many dL? Answer □ □
Answer: 2L, 4dL
(2)Olivia had milk in a carton: 2L3dL. She gave 1dL to her little sister. How much is left, how many L how many dL? Answer □ □
Answer: 2L, 2dL
(3)Chloe had milk in a carton: 3L7dL. She gave 1L4dL to her little brother. How much is left, how many L how many dL? Answer □ □
Answer: 2L, 3dL
(4)In Noah's gym bag there is tea in a water bottle: 1L7dL. He drank 3dL at practice. How much is left, how many L how many dL? Answer □ □
Answer: 1L, 4dL
(5)In the kitchen there is soy sauce in a bottle: 1L7dL. 4dL was used for cooking. How much is left, how many L how many dL? Answer □ □
Answer: 1L, 3dL
(6)At the birthday party there is juice in a carton: 2L8dL. Everyone drank 1L3dL. How much is left, how many L how many dL? Answer □ □
Answer: 1L, 5dL
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