Solving Problems Involving Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers - Worksheet

This worksheet is designed to enhance students' mathematical skills in dealing with mixed numbers and fractions through a variety of addition and subtraction problems. The first section of the worksheet invites students to find the missing number in given calculations, testing their understanding of the operations with fractions. The second section includes thought-provoking questions where students must deduce the numbers that characters in the problems are thinking of, based on their statements involving fractional calculations.

The third section presents a real-world scenario where a class is tasked with painting a mural, requiring them to calculate the quantity of paint needed. Students must figure out the total number of tins required by each child for their part of the mural and solve problems related to sharing, total paint needed, and paint left over after accounting for spillages and changes in the planned usage. This practical application of maths encourages students to apply their knowledge of fractions and mixed numbers to solve problems, and to understand the effects of adding and subtracting these quantities in a tangible context. The worksheet is a resource from Online Teaching Resources Ltd and is aimed at consolidating students' mathematical fluency in a fun and engaging way.