Adding Subtracting Mixed Numbers Word Problems

Santa's sleigh can carry 7 1/2 pounds of presents. If he has already loaded 3 3/4 pounds, how many more pounds of presents can he add?

• 10 3/4 pounds

• 3 3/4 pounds

• 2 1/4 pounds

• 5 1/2 pounds

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

If the Christmas tree was 6 1/4 feet tall and then 2 3/4 feet were cut off the top, how tall is the tree now?

• 3 1/2 feet

• 2 1/2 feet

• 4 1/2 feet

• 5 1/4 feet

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

Mrs. Claus made 6 pounds of Christmas pudding and then used 2 3/4 pounds for a party. How many pounds of pudding are left?

• 3 1/4 pounds

• 4 1/2 pounds

• 3 1/2 pounds

• 5 1/4 pounds

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

Solve and simplify to lowest terms.

• a

• b

• c

• d

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

7  3/2 + 1  1/2

• 10

• 10  1/2

• 11

• 11  1/2

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

8 2/3 + 5 1/12 + 2 2/6

• 17

• 16 3/12

• 16 1/6

• 16 1/12

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

1/6 + 8 8/9=
Reduce if needed.

• 14  1/18

• 13  1/18

• 13  19/18

• 4  1/5

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

6   3/4 - 4   1/4 

• 2  2/4

• 2  1/2

• 3  1/2

• 2  1/4

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

3 3/4 - 1 7/8

• 1 7/8

• 1 1/2

• 1 5/8

• 1 1/4

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

Simplify your answer if possible!

• 4 and 17/14

• 5 and 3/14

• 4 and 6/9

• 4

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2