Mixed Numbers Word Problems: Adding & Subtracting Fractions

Lily has 3 1/2 yards of fabric and buys 2 2/3 yards more. How much fabric does she have in total?

• 5 1/2 yards

• 7 1/4 yards

• 6 1/6 yards

• 4 3/4 yards

Tom read 4 1/4 books this month and 3 3/5 books last month. How many books did he read altogether?

• 6 1/2

• 8 3/4

• 5 2/5

• 7 17/20

A recipe calls for 2 1/3 cups of flour, but you only have 1 1/2 cups. How much more flour do you need to buy?

• 3/4 cups

• 5/6 cups

• 1 cup

• 2 cups

Sarah has 5 1/6 liters of juice and drinks 2 1/4 liters. How much juice does she have left?

• 4 1/6 liters

• 1 3/4 liters

• 3 1/2 liters

• 2 11/12 liters

In a garden, there are 3 3/8 meters of flowers and 2 1/2 meters of vegetables. What is the total length of plants in the garden?

• 4 3/4 meters

• 6 1/2 meters

• 5 7/8 meters

• 5 1/4 meters

A baker made 4 1/2 dozen cookies and sold 2 2/3 dozen. How many dozen cookies does he have left?

• 3 1/2

• 1 1/2

• 2 1/4

• 1 83/100

During a hike, you walk 3 1/4 miles in the morning and 2 3/8 miles in the afternoon. How far did you walk in total?

• 4 1/2 miles

• 6 3/4 miles

• 5 5/8 miles

• 5 1/4 miles

Emma has 6 1/5 pounds of apples and gives away 3 3/4 pounds. How many pounds of apples does she have now?

• 1 3/5

• 2 1/4

• 2 9/20

• 3 1/2

A tank holds 7 1/2 gallons of water. If 3 1/3 gallons are used, how much water is left in the tank?

• 4 1/6 gallons

• 3 1/2 gallons

• 5 gallons

• 2 3/4 gallons

At a party, there are 5 2/3 pizzas. If 2 1/4 pizzas are eaten, how many pizzas remain?

• 4 1/3

• 3 1/4

• 2 1/2

• 3 5/12