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Add and subtract mixed numbers word problems (like denominators)

Problem

One snowy day, Ona records the lengths of several different types of sleds that she found in her garage.
Type of sledLength (feet)
Saucer2212
Inner tube2712
Foam sled3412
What is the combined length of the saucer and the inner tube?
  • Your answer should be
  • a proper fraction, like 1/2 or 6/10
  • a mixed number, like 1 3/4
feet
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