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Exercises: Word Problems with Fraction Addition and Subtraction

Work through each section in order. For word problems, always estimate before you
compute, and check that your final answer is reasonable.

Grade 5·22 problems·~30 min·Common Core Math - Grade 5·standard·5-nf-a-2

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Fluency Practice

A painter mixes $\frac{2}{3}$ gallon of blue paint with $\frac{1}{4}$ gallon of white paint. Complete the equation for the total amount of paint: ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ + ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ = total gallons

blue paint quantity:

white paint quantity: