Adding and Subtracting Fractions Using Word Problems

Holly recorded the weight (in pounds) of the vegetables that grew in her garden over the summer. What is the combined weight of the cucumbers and tomatoes?

There are 5/6 of a gallon of water in a jug. If 1/3 of the water is poured out, how much water is left in the jug?

• 1/2 gallon

• 3/4 gallon

• 1/4 gallon

• 5/18 gallon

Pam walks 3/4 of a mile to school. Paul walks 1/8 of a mile to school. How much farther does Pam walk than Paul?

• 5/8

• 4/8

• 1 3/8

• 3/4

Harry filled a watering can with 3/4 gallon of water. After watering a plant, he sees that 1/8 gallon is left. How much water did Harry use to water the plant?

• 1/8 gallon

• 3/8 gallon

• 5/8 gallon

• 1/2 gallon

Jose ran 3/10 miles and Syd ran 1/2 miles. How many more miles did Syd run than Jose?

• 1/5

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 1/3

The Fox family ordered a large pizza with 12 slices. Three-twelfths of the pizza was pepperoni. Four-twelfths of the pizza was ham and the rest was just cheese. What fraction of the pizza was just cheese?