Add Unlike Fractions Worksheets Grade 5

Fractions

Different Denominators

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Worksheet 1

9 problems
  1. A rectangular art canvas is divided into two sections for different painting styles. The abstract section covers 2/3 of the canvas, and the landscape section covers 3/8 of the canvas. What fraction of the canvas is covered by these two painting styles combined?
  2. Emma is making a fruit salad for a class party. She uses 3/4 cup of strawberries and 2/5 cup of blueberries. What is the total amount of fruit, in cups, that Emma uses in her fruit salad?
  3. 2/5 + 3/10 = ?

…and 6 more problems

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Worksheet 2

7 problems
  1. A rectangular garden is divided into two sections for different vegetables. The first section is 3/4 of the total area and is planted with tomatoes. The second section is 1/6 of the total area and is planted with carrots. What fraction of the garden is planted with vegetables?
  2. 2/9 + 5/12 = ?
  3. A rectangular garden is divided into two triangular flower beds by a diagonal path. The garden measures 12 meters long and 5 meters wide. What is the area of one of the triangular flower beds?

…and 4 more problems

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Worksheet 3

9 problems
  1. A rectangular mural is divided into two sections painted by different artists. The first artist painted 2/3 of the mural, and the second artist painted 3/8 of the mural. What fraction of the mural was painted by both artists combined?
  2. Liam is baking cookies and needs 3/4 cup of brown sugar for the first batch and 2/3 cup of brown sugar for the second batch. How many cups of brown sugar does Liam need in total?
  3. A rectangular art canvas is divided into two colored sections. The red section covers 3/8 of the total area, and the blue section covers 2/7 of the total area. What fraction of the canvas is covered by red and blue combined?

…and 6 more problems

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