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Add/Subtract Fractions - Test 1
Keywords: Common Core, Add and Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators

  • Question 1

    Brandus bought \(\large \frac{1}{3}\) pound of ground turkey and \(\large \frac{3}{4}\) pound of ground beef to make sausages. How many pounds of meat did he buy?

  • Question 2

    Bill ate \(\large \frac{1}{4}\)  pound of trail mix on his first break during a hiking trip. On his second break, he ate \(\large \frac{1}{6}\)  pound. How many pounds of trail mix did he eat during both breaks?

    • \(\large \frac{5}{6}\)
    • \(\large \frac{5}{12}\)
    • \(\large \frac{1}{3}\)
    • \(\large \frac{1}{5}\)
  • Question 3

    Amber had \(\large \frac{3}{8}\) of a cake left after her party. She wrapped a piece that was \(\large \frac{1}{4}\) of the original cake for her best friend. What fractional part did she have left for herself?

  • Question 4

    During the day, Sam spent $4.85 on lunch. He also bought 2 books for $7.95 each. At the end of the day, he had $8.20 left. How much money did he start with?

    • $12.80
    • $20.75
    • $21.00
    • $28.95
  • Question 5

    For a fruit salad recipe, Jenna combined \(\large \frac{3}{8}\) cup of raisins, \(\large \frac{7}{8}\) cup of oranges, and \(\large \frac{3}{4}\) cup of apples. About how many cups of fruit are in the salad?

  • Question 6

    Find the sum. Write your answer in simplest form.

    \(\large \frac{1}{4}+\frac{5}{8}\).

  • Question 7

    Kaylin mixed two liquids for a science experiment. One container held \(\large \frac{7}{8}\) cup and the other held \(\large \frac{9}{10}\) cup. What is the total amount of the mixture?

  • Question 8

    Jennifer had a \(\large \frac{7}{8}\) -foot board. She cut off a \(\large \frac{1}{4}\) -foot piece that was for a project. In feet, how much of the board was left?

    • \(\large \frac{12}{8}\) feet
    • \(\large \frac{9}{8}\) feet
    • \(\large \frac{6}{8}\) foot
    • \(\large \frac{5}{8}\) foot
  • Question 9

    Jill walked \(\large 8\frac{1}{8}\) miles to a park and then \(\large 7\frac{2}{5}\) miles home. How many miles did she walk in all?

  • Question 10

    At the deli, Ricardo ordered \(\large 3\frac{1}{5}\) pounds of cheddar cheese and \(\large 2\frac{3}{4}\) pounds of mozzarella cheese. How many pounds of cheese did he order?

    • \(\large 5\frac{19}{20}\) pounds
    • \(\large 5\frac{17}{20}\) pounds
    • \(\large 5\frac{9}{4}\) pounds
    • \(\large 5\frac{4}{20}\) pounds

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