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Printable 5th grade math worksheet with three word problems on adding and subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators.
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Adding & Subtracting Mixed Numbers

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This printable math worksheet gives 5th graders three word-problem scenarios involving adding and subtracting mixed numbers. Students identify mixed numbers, determine the operation, find a common denominator, and write their answers in complete sentences. Includes problems about purchasing meat at a market, measuring lettuce for a recipe, and comparing fabric amounts. Useful for classwork, homework, or to reinforce a fractions unit.

Subject:
Math
Topic:
Fractions
Grade Level:
5th Grade
Updated February 2026

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