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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

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Jake had 56\frac{5}{6} gallon of paint. He used 14\frac{1}{4} gallon painting a fence. Complete the equation for how much paint is left:   ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲   -   ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲ ̲   = amount left

starting amount:
amount used: