Adding and Subtracting Fractions Teacher Resources

Elementary school students can observe Sal as he subtracts fractions that have a common denominator. Because this concept is fairly straight forward, he focuses on simplifying his answer. A great video for those needing extra support in...

Students examine how to add fractions. In this adding fractions lesson ,students discover how to add fractions with and without the same denominator. Students simplify the solution.

Elementary schoolers investigate concepts associated with adding fractions. They access Gizmo, an online application, in order to practice adding fractions. Pupils solve problems and complete short answer questions using the application,...

Challenge your fifth graders with a activity on subtracting fractions. Each subtraction problem features fractions with different denominators, and prompts learners to follow several steps to fully reduce the answer. A great way to...

Bring interest to your lesson on adding fractions with different signs by using this Khan Academy video. Sal employs a number line to clearly explain how he adds multiple fractions with different signs. This resource could be used as an...

Upper graders discover how to subtract fractions with unlike denominators. They first read through an example problem that explains how to find the least common denominator and solve the subtraction problem. Pupils then solve the nine...

Students add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers. In this fractions worksheet, students learn how to add and subtract mixed numbers based on their knowledge of adding and subtracting fraction with a teacher led question and answer...

Using a calculator to add and subtract fractions, this lesson explores the identification of keywords in problems. Learners read word problems, identify keywords, and then find the answers. The lesson comes with a list of word problems...

Elementary schoolers participate with their teacher's instruction to learn to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers. They use fraction strips to complete addition and subtraction problems. A step-by-step script is provided to help...

Students investigate the concept of adding fractions with like denominators. They review how to combine the numerators. Students use cutouts to handle fractions that are hands on while comparing them to slices of pizza. They work...

Your young mathematicians can solve this problem along with Sal. They will add 4/9 and 11/12 by finding a number that goes into 9 and 12 evenly. Sal fully explains the process of finding a common denominator in a very clear and...

Pattern blocks and shapes demonstrate how to add and subtract fractions. By aligning blocks with different shapes, learners figure out how to create a whole, and then how to add and delete parts from that whole.

In this adding and subtracting fractions worksheet, learners use their math skills to solve 10 problems that require them to add and subtract fractions.

In this adding and subtracting fractions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

In this adding and subtracting fractions practice worksheet, students sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems.

After a lesson on adding fractions, students can review their skills by answering 15 addition problems involving improper fractions. All fractions have unlike denominators, and students are prompted to simplify their answers. A version...

Here is an adding and subtracting fractions worksheet in which learners add or subtract the following fractions that have unlike denominators from 2-9. They reduce the answers to lowest terms for the 30 problems.

Assist your students in understanding how to add fractions with like denominators by showing them this presentation. Sal adds 3/15 to 7/15 and then simplifies his answer. He uses drawings and multiple colors to show the actual process.

Get your fraction on with this worksheet full of adding and subtracting with fractions and mixed numbers. The first page starts off simple, and the second page introduces more challenging problems. Let your learners become comfortable...

The steps are laid out in these fraction addition practice problems. Scholars add fractions with common denominators, making sure to reduce to the simplest form. For all of these, that means turning a simplified improper fraction into a...

Have young mathematicians subtracting fractions in no time with this manipulative-based math lesson. Using their sets of fraction circles, students explore a number of word problems involving the subtraction of fractions before working...

Develop a strategy for adding and subtracting fractions with your classes. The video shows a procedure for adding and subtracting fractions by finding common denominators. Each example increases in difficulty.

These presentations by Monica Yuskaitis are particularly good. In this one, she shows viewers how to deal with subtracting fractions that have unlike denominator, no small task! This is a tricky process, and this PowerPoint takes young...

This fractions PowerPoint defines and gives examples of multiples and least common multiple, then models how to list multiples and circle the least common multiple. Each step to use in subtracting fractions with unlike denominators is...