Adding Mixed Numbers Worksheet

Practice adding mixed numbers with this worksheet for 6th graders. Includes visual fraction bar representations.

Grade 6 Math FractionsAdding and Subtracting FractionsAdding Mixed Numbers

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2 Fill in the Blanks2 Short AnswerMultiple Choice

Standards

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.1CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.B.3

Topics

mathfractionsmixed numbersadditiongrade 6

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Adding Mixed Numbers

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Read each question carefully and show your work. Simplify all answers to their lowest terms.

Add the following mixed numbers. Remember to add the whole numbers and fractions separately, then combine and simplify.

1. 2 1/4 + 3 1/4 =

2. 1 2/5 + 4 1/5 =

3. 5 3/8 + 2 2/8 =

1. Use the fraction bars to help you add 1 1/2 + 2 1/4. Draw your own fraction bars to represent the sum.

Add the following mixed numbers. You may need to regroup your answer.

1. 1 3/4 + 2 1/2 =

2. 3 2/3 + 1 5/6 =

3. 4 1/3 + 2 3/4 =

1. Which of the following is equivalent to 3 5/8 + 1 3/8?

4 8/8

4 1/2

5 1/8

2. Sarah ran 2 1/3 miles on Monday and 1 1/2 miles on Tuesday. How many miles did she run in total?

3 1/6 miles

3 2/5 miles

3 5/6 miles

4 miles

Solve the following word problems. Show your work.

1. A recipe calls for 1 3/4 cups of flour and 2 1/2 cups of sugar. How much flour and sugar are needed in total?

2. John spent 3 1/3 hours painting his room on Saturday and 1 5/6 hours on Sunday. How much time did he spend painting in all?