Adding Fractions Word Problems

MIXED FRACTION ADDITIONS

6 2/8 + 5 4/8

• 11 3/4

• 11 6/8

• 1 3/8

• 10 6/8

What do you need to have when adding unlike fractions

• common denominator

• common numerator

• common numerator and denominator

• common fractions

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

What is the sum of these fractions in lowest terms?

What is the sum of these fractions in lowest terms?

• 4/5

• 3/20

• 17/20

• 4/20

Find the sum.

• 7/18

• 7/9

• 12/9

• 12/81

Isaac spent 5/8 of his money on a new football and saved the rest. What fraction of his money did he have left?

• 7/8

• 1

• 2/8

• 3/8

Pam walks 3/4 of a mile to school. Paul walks 1/8 of a mile to school. How much farther does Pam walk than Paul?

• 5/8

• 4/8

• 1 3/8

• 3/4

Ally's little sister wanted to help her make some oatmeal cookies. First, she put $\frac{5}{8}$ cup of oatmeal in the bowl. Next, she added another $\frac{5}{8}$ cup of oatmeal. Finally, she added another $\frac{5}{8}$ cup of oatmeal. How much oatmeal did she put in the bowl? Write your answer as a mixed number.

• 0