Adding and Subtracting Fractions Word Problems Like Denominators

Sam used 1/2 of a pint of paint on Thursday and 3/8 of a pint on Sunday. In simplest form, how much paint did Sam use altogether?

• 4/10 Pt

• 3/4 Pt

• 7/8 Pt

• 5/8 Pt

Jerome walked 2/3 mile in the morning and 11/12 mile in the evening. How many miles did he walk in all?

Kayla has 3/9 of a pizza and Lille gave her 2/9 of a pizza. How much pizza does Kayla have now?

• 5

• 5/9

• 1/9

• 6/9

Tiffany bought 2/5 kg of cherries.  Linda bought 1/10kg of cherries.  How many kg of cherries did they buy altogether?  

• 1/5 kg

• 3/10 kg

• 5/15 kg

• 1/2 kg

What is the sum of these fractions in lowest terms?

• 5/12

• 5/24

• 6/12

• 6/144

What is the sum of these fractions in lowest terms?

• 7/18

• 7/9

• 12/9

• 12/81

What is 3/4 + 1/4 = ?

Mathematical Equivalence

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What is the least common denominator of the fractions 1/4 and 2/3 ?

• 2

• 4

• 8

• 12

Findlay walks 7/8 of a mile to school.  Joseph walks 1/2 of a mile to school.  How much farther does Findlay walk than Joseph?

• 8/10

• 1 3/8

• 6/5

• 3/8

Adam has a board that is 12 ft. If he cuts of 5 3/4 ft, how much of the board is left?

• ⁷¹/₄ ft

• 7³/₄ ft

• 6¹/₄ ft

• 6³/₄ ft