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Subtracting Capacity (Same Units)
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What this worksheet covers
- Topic
- Capacity (L, dL, mL)
- Worksheet
- Subtraction (Same Units)
The difference in capacity between two containers is what these scenes ask for. Both sides have been matched, L against L or dL against dL, so the figures are subtracted and the unit put back on. Bare equations and Word Problems, written out in words, come round in turn.
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Take the smaller figure from the larger and the answer is fixed. Begin writing without settling which of the two is the larger and the roles get swapped. Asking out loud which holds more, before the pencil moves, prevents it.
So long as the units agree, subtraction as it already stands can be carried straight over. In Subtraction (Different Units) capacity goes back to being written 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)At home there is soup: 8dL in the pot and 2dL in the bowl. What is the difference in how many dL? Answer □
Answer: 6dL
(2)At dinner at home there is soup in a pot: 3L. 1L was served onto a plate. How much is left, in how many L? Answer □
Answer: 2L
(3)In Grandma's tatami room there is tea: 6dL in the teapot and 2dL in the cup. What is the difference in how many dL? Answer □
Answer: 4dL
(4)At the festival, Grace had juice in a carton: 9dL. She drank 3dL. How much is left, in how many dL? Answer □
Answer: 6dL
(5)In Olivia's gym bag there is tea in a bottle: 7dL. At break, she drank 4dL. How much is left, in how many dL? Answer □
Answer: 3dL
(6)Chloe poured water: 4dL into the big cup and 3dL into the small cup. What is the difference in how many dL? Answer □
Answer: 1dL
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