5th grade fraction addition and subtraction word problems worksheets

Your child solves story problems that add or subtract fractions and mixed numbers with different denominators, like two hikes of 1 2/3 and 4 1/6 miles.

Common Core 5.NF.A.2 (Number and Operations: Fractions)

Sample problems

  1. Sample 1It rained 316 inches on Saturday and 323 inches on Sunday. How much did it rain over the weekend?

    Answer: 656 inches

  2. Sample 2Omar drank 13 liter of juice in the morning and 16 liter after school. How much juice did he drink?

    Answer: 12 liter

  3. A bit harderA recipe needs 16 cup of flour for bread and 14 cup for muffins. How much flour does it need in all?

    Answer: 512 cup

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Fraction addition and subtraction word problems