Mathematics
Grade 5
15 min
Add and subtract mixed numbers: word problems
Add and subtract mixed numbers: word problems
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1
A baker mixes 1 1/2 pounds of walnuts and 2 1/4 pounds of pecans. What is the total weight?
2
A jug held 4 3/4 liters of water. Sam drank 1 1/2 liters. How much water is left?
3
A ribbon was 3 1/4 feet long. A piece 1 3/4 feet long was cut off. How much is left?
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
On Monday, a plant was 2 1/2 inches tall. By Friday, it grew 1 1/4 inches. How tall was it on Friday?
0.3 1/4 in
1.3 2/6 in
2.3 3/4 in
3.4 in
Easy
Leo ran 3 1/3 miles and then walked 1 2/3 miles. What was the total distance?
0.4 miles
1.4 1/3 mi
2.4 2/3 mi
3.5 miles
Easy
A recipe calls for 3 5/8 cups of flour. You have used 1 1/8 cups. How much is left to add?
0.2 1/2
1.2 4/8
2.2 1/4
3.2 3/8
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