Maths /Fractions & Decimals /Word Problems

Browse our collection of fraction word problems with answer pages. These worksheets show students real world applications of fractions. Word problems include calculating fractions of collections, adding and subtracting fractions and working with improper fractions and mixed numbers.

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Adding & Subtracting Like Fractions Problems (5)

Word problems involving adding and subtracting like fractions.

Adding & Subtracting Like Fractions Problems (4)

Word problems involving adding and subtracting like fractions.

Adding & Subtracting Like Fractions Problems (3)

Word problems involving adding and subtracting like fractions.

Adding & Subtracting Like Fractions Problems (2)

Word problems involving adding and subtracting like fractions.

Adding & Subtracting Like Fractions Problems (1)

Word problems involving adding and subtracting like fractions.

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