Mixed Numbers: Word Problems & Estimation Skills

Lily has 3 1/2 yards of fabric. She uses 1 3/4 yards for a dress. How much fabric does she have left?

• 2 1/2 yards

• 1 3/4 yards

• 1 yard

• 3 yards

A baker made 5 2/3 pies for a party. After the party, 2 1/4 pies were left. How many pies were eaten?

• 3 5/12

• 2 1/2

• 3 3/4

• 4 1/4

Tom read 4 1/2 books this month. He plans to read 2 3/8 more books. How many books will he have read in total?

• 6 7/8

• 7 1/4

• 5 1/2

• 6 1/2

Sarah has 6 3/4 liters of juice. She pours out 2 1/2 liters for a picnic. How much juice remains?

• 2 1/4 liters

• 3 1/4 liters

• 5 liters

• 4 1/4 liters

A gardener planted 7 1/2 rows of flowers. After planting, he realized he had only 3 3/4 rows left to plant. How many rows did he plant?

• 7 1/2

• 3 3/4

• 10

• 5 1/4

In a classroom, there are 8 1/4 meters of ribbon. If the teacher uses 3 1/2 meters for a project, how much ribbon is left?

• 2 1/2 meters

• 4 3/4 meters

• 5 meters

• 3 1/4 meters

A library had 10 1/2 books on a shelf. After donating 4 1/3 books, how many books are still on the shelf?

• 6 1/6

• 8 1/2

• 7 3/4

• 5 1/4

Emma has 9 1/4 apples. She gives 3 2/5 apples to her friend. How many apples does she have left?

• 7 1/5 apples

• 4 3/4 apples

• 5 17/20 apples

• 6 1/2 apples

A tank holds 12 1/2 gallons of water. If 5 3/4 gallons are used for a fountain, how much water is left in the tank?

• 6 3/4 gallons

• 7 1/4 gallons

• 8 gallons

• 5 1/2 gallons

A farmer harvested 15 1/2 bushels of corn. He sold 7 1/4 bushels at the market. How many bushels does he have left?

• 5 1/4 bushels

• 8 1/4 bushels

• 10 bushels

• 6 1/4 bushels