Add and Subtract Fraction Word Problems

Answer Key - Grade 5 Math Worksheet

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1. 1.

   A recipe uses 3/5 cup of flour. Dad has 3/10 cup more in a bowl. How many cups of flour is that in all?

   9/10
2. 2.

   A tank holds 2/3 gallon of water. Leo pours out 5/10 gallon. How many gallons are left in the tank?

   1/6
3. 3.

   Ben did homework for 1/2 hour and read for 6/7 hour. How many hours did he work in all?

   1 5/14
4. 4.

   A pan of corn bread had 2/3 of it left. The family ate 3/7 of the pan. How much of the pan is left now?

   5/21
5. 5.

   Maya walks 5/6 mile to the park and 1/8 mile more to the shop. How many miles does she walk in all?

   23/24
6. 6.

   A ribbon is 2/4 yard long. Mia cuts off 3/7 yard. How many yards of ribbon are left?

   1/14