IXL | Add 3 or more fractions: word problems

In preparation for a hike, Daniel mixed together some nuts. He used 2/5 of a handful of peanuts, 4/5 of a handful of walnuts, and 3/5 of a handful of almonds. How many handfuls of ingredients did Daniel use in all?

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Amelia's family walked all over the city one day during their summer vacation. First, they walked 4/11 of a mile from their hotel to the site of a famous battle. Then they walked 8/11 of a mile to a castle. From the castle, they walked 2/11 of a mile back to the hotel. How many miles did Amelia's family walk in all?

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solution

Add the fractions:

Add the fractions. Add the numerators and keep the denominators the same.

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as a mixed number.

Divide 14 by 11.

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Amelia's family walked 1 3/11 miles in all.

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