Mixed-Number Word Problems - ISEE Lower Level: Mathematics Achievement
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What is the total length if one ribbon is $1\ \frac{3}{4}$ ft and another is $2\ \frac{1}{4}$ ft?
What is the total length if one ribbon is $1\ \frac{3}{4}$ ft and another is $2\ \frac{1}{4}$ ft?
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$4$ ft. Add the mixed numbers $1\ \frac{3}{4}+2\ \frac{1}{4}=4$ to find the combined length.
$4$ ft. Add the mixed numbers $1\ \frac{3}{4}+2\ \frac{1}{4}=4$ to find the combined length.
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What is the least common denominator (LCD) used for when adding or subtracting mixed numbers?
What is the least common denominator (LCD) used for when adding or subtracting mixed numbers?
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It makes the fractional denominators match so you can combine numerators. The LCD ensures equivalent fractions with identical denominators, enabling direct addition or subtraction of the numerators.
It makes the fractional denominators match so you can combine numerators. The LCD ensures equivalent fractions with identical denominators, enabling direct addition or subtraction of the numerators.
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What is $2\ \frac{1}{4}+3\ \frac{2}{4}$?
What is $2\ \frac{1}{4}+3\ \frac{2}{4}$?
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$5\ \frac{3}{4}$. Add the whole numbers $2+3=5$ and the fractions $\frac{1}{4}+\frac{2}{4}=\frac{3}{4}$ to combine the mixed numbers with a common denominator.
$5\ \frac{3}{4}$. Add the whole numbers $2+3=5$ and the fractions $\frac{1}{4}+\frac{2}{4}=\frac{3}{4}$ to combine the mixed numbers with a common denominator.
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What is $4\ \frac{3}{5}-1\ \frac{1}{5}$?
What is $4\ \frac{3}{5}-1\ \frac{1}{5}$?
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$3\ \frac{2}{5}$. Subtract the whole numbers $4-1=3$ and the fractions $\frac{3}{5}-\frac{1}{5}=\frac{2}{5}$ since the denominators match.
$3\ \frac{2}{5}$. Subtract the whole numbers $4-1=3$ and the fractions $\frac{3}{5}-\frac{1}{5}=\frac{2}{5}$ since the denominators match.
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What is $6\ \frac{3}{8}+1\ \frac{7}{8}$ in simplest mixed-number form?
What is $6\ \frac{3}{8}+1\ \frac{7}{8}$ in simplest mixed-number form?
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$8\ \frac{1}{4}$. Add to get $8\ \frac{2}{8}$, then simplify by reducing $\frac{2}{8}$ to $\frac{1}{4}$.
$8\ \frac{1}{4}$. Add to get $8\ \frac{2}{8}$, then simplify by reducing $\frac{2}{8}$ to $\frac{1}{4}$.
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What is $5\ \frac{1}{6}-2\ \frac{5}{6}$?
What is $5\ \frac{1}{6}-2\ \frac{5}{6}$?
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$2\ \frac{1}{3}$. Borrow 1 from the whole number to subtract $\frac{7}{6}-\frac{5}{6}=\frac{2}{6}$, then simplify to $\frac{1}{3}$.
$2\ \frac{1}{3}$. Borrow 1 from the whole number to subtract $\frac{7}{6}-\frac{5}{6}=\frac{2}{6}$, then simplify to $\frac{1}{3}$.
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What is $3\ \frac{1}{2}+2\ \frac{1}{4}$ in simplest form?
What is $3\ \frac{1}{2}+2\ \frac{1}{4}$ in simplest form?
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$5\ \frac{3}{4}$. Convert to a common denominator of 4, add to get $5\ \frac{3}{4}$, which is already simplified.
$5\ \frac{3}{4}$. Convert to a common denominator of 4, add to get $5\ \frac{3}{4}$, which is already simplified.
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What is $7\ \frac{2}{3}-3\ \frac{1}{6}$ in simplest form?
What is $7\ \frac{2}{3}-3\ \frac{1}{6}$ in simplest form?
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$4\ \frac{1}{2}$. Convert to a common denominator of 6, subtract to get $4\ \frac{3}{6}$, then simplify to $4\ \frac{1}{2}$.
$4\ \frac{1}{2}$. Convert to a common denominator of 6, subtract to get $4\ \frac{3}{6}$, then simplify to $4\ \frac{1}{2}$.
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What is left if a tank has $5\ \frac{1}{2}$ gal and you use $2\ \frac{3}{4}$ gal?
What is left if a tank has $5\ \frac{1}{2}$ gal and you use $2\ \frac{3}{4}$ gal?
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$2\ \frac{3}{4}$ gal. Subtract the mixed numbers with LCD 4, borrowing to get $2\ \frac{3}{4}$ gallons remaining.
$2\ \frac{3}{4}$ gal. Subtract the mixed numbers with LCD 4, borrowing to get $2\ \frac{3}{4}$ gallons remaining.
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What is the total time if you read $1\ \frac{2}{3}$ hr on Monday and $2\ \frac{1}{6}$ hr on Tuesday?
What is the total time if you read $1\ \frac{2}{3}$ hr on Monday and $2\ \frac{1}{6}$ hr on Tuesday?
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$3\ \frac{5}{6}$ hr. Add the mixed numbers with LCD 6 to combine the reading times, resulting in $3\ \frac{5}{6}$ hours total.
$3\ \frac{5}{6}$ hr. Add the mixed numbers with LCD 6 to combine the reading times, resulting in $3\ \frac{5}{6}$ hours total.
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What is the difference in distance between $6\ \frac{1}{5}$ mi and $2\ \frac{4}{5}$ mi?
What is the difference in distance between $6\ \frac{1}{5}$ mi and $2\ \frac{4}{5}$ mi?
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$3\ \frac{2}{5}$ mi. Subtract the mixed numbers with a common denominator of 5 to find the distance difference of $3\ \frac{2}{5}$ miles.
$3\ \frac{2}{5}$ mi. Subtract the mixed numbers with a common denominator of 5 to find the distance difference of $3\ \frac{2}{5}$ miles.
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What is the total weight of $2\ \frac{3}{8}$ lb of apples and $1\ \frac{5}{8}$ lb of pears?
What is the total weight of $2\ \frac{3}{8}$ lb of apples and $1\ \frac{5}{8}$ lb of pears?
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$4$ lb. Add the mixed numbers $2\ \frac{3}{8}+1\ \frac{5}{8}=4$ to determine the total weight.
$4$ lb. Add the mixed numbers $2\ \frac{3}{8}+1\ \frac{5}{8}=4$ to determine the total weight.
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What is the remaining fabric if you start with $8\ \frac{1}{3}$ yd and use $3\ \frac{5}{6}$ yd?
What is the remaining fabric if you start with $8\ \frac{1}{3}$ yd and use $3\ \frac{5}{6}$ yd?
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$4\ \frac{1}{2}$ yd. Subtract the mixed numbers with LCD 6, borrowing to get $4\ \frac{1}{2}$ yards of fabric left.
$4\ \frac{1}{2}$ yd. Subtract the mixed numbers with LCD 6, borrowing to get $4\ \frac{1}{2}$ yards of fabric left.
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What is the total height if one plant is $1\ \frac{7}{10}$ ft and another is $2\ \frac{9}{10}$ ft?
What is the total height if one plant is $1\ \frac{7}{10}$ ft and another is $2\ \frac{9}{10}$ ft?
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$4\ \frac{3}{5}$ ft. Add the mixed numbers to get $4\ \frac{6}{10}$, then simplify to $4\ \frac{3}{5}$ feet total height.
$4\ \frac{3}{5}$ ft. Add the mixed numbers to get $4\ \frac{6}{10}$, then simplify to $4\ \frac{3}{5}$ feet total height.
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What is left to run if you planned $5\ \frac{3}{4}$ mi and already ran $2\ \frac{1}{2}$ mi?
What is left to run if you planned $5\ \frac{3}{4}$ mi and already ran $2\ \frac{1}{2}$ mi?
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$3\ \frac{1}{4}$ mi. Subtract the mixed numbers with LCD 4 to find $3\ \frac{1}{4}$ miles remaining to run.
$3\ \frac{1}{4}$ mi. Subtract the mixed numbers with LCD 4 to find $3\ \frac{1}{4}$ miles remaining to run.
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What is the total amount of juice in $1\ \frac{1}{2}$ L plus $2\ \frac{2}{3}$ L?
What is the total amount of juice in $1\ \frac{1}{2}$ L plus $2\ \frac{2}{3}$ L?
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$4\ \frac{1}{6}$ L. Add the mixed numbers with LCD 6 to get $3\ \frac{7}{6}$, then convert to $4\ \frac{1}{6}$ liters total.
$4\ \frac{1}{6}$ L. Add the mixed numbers with LCD 6 to get $3\ \frac{7}{6}$, then convert to $4\ \frac{1}{6}$ liters total.
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What is the change in temperature if it rises from $-1\ \frac{1}{2}$ to $2\ \frac{1}{4}$ degrees?
What is the change in temperature if it rises from $-1\ \frac{1}{2}$ to $2\ \frac{1}{4}$ degrees?
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$3\ \frac{3}{4}$ degrees. Subtract $-1\ \frac{1}{2}$ from $2\ \frac{1}{4}$ with LCD 4 to find the temperature rise of $3\ \frac{3}{4}$ degrees.
$3\ \frac{3}{4}$ degrees. Subtract $-1\ \frac{1}{2}$ from $2\ \frac{1}{4}$ with LCD 4 to find the temperature rise of $3\ \frac{3}{4}$ degrees.
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What is the total distance if you walk $2\ \frac{5}{6}$ mi and then $1\ \frac{1}{3}$ mi?
What is the total distance if you walk $2\ \frac{5}{6}$ mi and then $1\ \frac{1}{3}$ mi?
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$4\ \frac{1}{6}$ mi. Add the mixed numbers with LCD 6 to get $3\ \frac{7}{6}$, then convert to $4\ \frac{1}{6}$ miles total.
$4\ \frac{1}{6}$ mi. Add the mixed numbers with LCD 6 to get $3\ \frac{7}{6}$, then convert to $4\ \frac{1}{6}$ miles total.
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What is the remaining water if you have $3\ \frac{3}{4}$ gal and pour out $1\ \frac{2}{5}$ gal?
What is the remaining water if you have $3\ \frac{3}{4}$ gal and pour out $1\ \frac{2}{5}$ gal?
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$2\ \frac{7}{20}$ gal. Subtract the mixed numbers with LCD 20, borrowing to get $2\ \frac{7}{20}$ gallons remaining.
$2\ \frac{7}{20}$ gal. Subtract the mixed numbers with LCD 20, borrowing to get $2\ \frac{7}{20}$ gallons remaining.
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What is the total number of yards in $1\ \frac{3}{5}$ yd plus $2\ \frac{4}{15}$ yd?
What is the total number of yards in $1\ \frac{3}{5}$ yd plus $2\ \frac{4}{15}$ yd?
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$3\ \frac{13}{15}$ yd. Add the mixed numbers with LCD 15 to combine the lengths, resulting in $3\ \frac{13}{15}$ yards total.
$3\ \frac{13}{15}$ yd. Add the mixed numbers with LCD 15 to combine the lengths, resulting in $3\ \frac{13}{15}$ yards total.
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What is the difference between $9\ \frac{1}{8}$ and $4\ \frac{5}{8}$?
What is the difference between $9\ \frac{1}{8}$ and $4\ \frac{5}{8}$?
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$4\ \frac{1}{2}$. Subtract the mixed numbers, borrowing to get $4\ \frac{4}{8}$, then simplify to $4\ \frac{1}{2}$.
$4\ \frac{1}{2}$. Subtract the mixed numbers, borrowing to get $4\ \frac{4}{8}$, then simplify to $4\ \frac{1}{2}$.
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