Adding fractions with unlike denominators

Question 1

2/5 + 5/6 = ? Give your answer in simplest form.

Answer (as a fraction)

Question 2

5 1/3 − 4 2/3 = ? (Simplest form; a mixed number is fine.)

Answer (as a fraction)

Question 3

Omar painted 2/3 of a fence on Saturday and 1/12 on Sunday. What fraction of the fence is still unpainted? (Simplest form.)

Answer (as a fraction)

Question 4

3 1/5 + 3 1/5 = ? (Give a fraction in simplest form, or a mixed number like 3 1/4.)

Answer (as a fraction)

Question 5

5/6 − 7/12 = ? Give your answer in simplest form.

Answer (as a fraction)

Question 6

2/3 + 1/10 = ? Give your answer in simplest form.

Answer (as a fraction)

Question 7

4 1/6 − 3 5/6 = ? (Simplest form; a mixed number is fine.)

Answer (as a fraction)

Question 8

Mei ran 2/3 of a mile and then 7/8 of a mile. How far did Mei run altogether? (Simplest form; an improper fraction is fine.)

Answer (as a fraction)

Question 9

3 2/3 + 2 1/3 = ? (Give a fraction in simplest form, or a mixed number like 3 1/4.)

Answer (as a fraction)

Question 10

5/12 − 1/4 = ? Give your answer in simplest form.

Answer (as a fraction)

Question 11

3/8 + 1/3 = ? Give your answer in simplest form.

Answer (as a fraction)

Question 12

4 3/5 − 1 1/5 = ? (Simplest form; a mixed number is fine.)

Answer (as a fraction)

Question 13

Arjun ran 1/2 of a mile and then 5/8 of a mile. How far did Arjun run altogether? (Simplest form; an improper fraction is fine.)

Answer (as a fraction)

Question 14

2 5/6 + 4 5/6 = ? (Give a fraction in simplest form, or a mixed number like 3 1/4.)

Answer (as a fraction)

Question 15

1/2 − 1/3 = ? Give your answer in simplest form.

Answer (as a fraction)

Question 16

7/8 + 2/3 = ? Give your answer in simplest form.

Answer (as a fraction)