Add Mixed Numbers Worksheet

Free printable and online worksheets to help Grade 5 students practice adding mixed mixed numbers.

Printable “Add Mixed Numbers” worksheets.
Add Mixed Numbers (like denominators)
Add Mixed Numbers (unlike denominators)

There are also some worksheets and fraction word problems for online practice.

How to add mixed numbers?

There are two common methods that can be used to add mixed numbers. You may find method 1 easier especially for bigger numbers.

Method 1: Add the whole numbers and fractions separately
Step 1: Add the whole numbers together.
Step 2: If the fractions have different denominators convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator. Check here if you need to review how to do that.
Step 3: Add the fractions together.
Step 4: If the sum of the fractions is an improper fraction, simplify it to a mixed number.
Step 5: Add the result from step 1 to the result from step 4 to get the final answer.

For example:

 

Have a look at this video if you need to review how to add mixed numbers.

• Add Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators

Method 2: Add the mixed numbers as improper fractions.
Step 1: Convert each of the mixed numbers into improper fractions.
Step 2: If the fractions have different denominators convert the fractions to equivalent fractions with the common denominator. Check here if you need to review how to do that.
Step 3: Add the fractions together.
Step 3: Simplify the resulting improper fraction to a mixed number.

For example:

 

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Add or Subtract Mixed Numbers Word Problems

Add Mixed Numbers Word Problems

1. Rachel spent 3 2/3 hours studying on Friday evening and 2 4/5 hours on Saturday. How long did she study for the 2 days?
   • Show Answer

     7 1/5 hours

2. Michael used 5 2/5 kg to fertilize a flower bed and he had 1 7/10 kg left. How much fertilizer did he start with?
   • Show Answer

     7 1/10 kg

3. Jean jogged around the lake in 2 1/7 hours. William jogged for 1 5/6 hour. How long did they jog altogether?
   • Show Answer

     3 41/42 hours

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