Google
Google for Education: Fraction Addition and Common Denominators
Students learn how to find a common denominator between two fractions and then add or subtract the fractions. Decomposition is used to identify patterns in fractions that are relatively easy to visualize, and apply these patterns to...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Sums of Fractions With Different Denominators
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find sums of fractions with different denominators by renaming them with common denominators. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Add and subtract rational expressions with the same denominator and different denominators.
OER Commons
Oer Commons: Understanding Fractions & Decimals
Seventh graders use number lines to solve addition and subtraction problems involving positive and negative fractions and decimals.
Oswego City School District
Regents Exam Prep Center: Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Use this site to learn how to add and subtract algebraic fractions, even if there aren't common denominators. Provides plenty of examples.
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Addition of Like Fractions With Circle Models
Brush up on your fraction addition skills with this interactive game. Practice adding fractions and mixed numbers with common denominators. Don't worry! If you need a little assistance, examples and explanations are included.
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Addition of Like Fractions With Number Line Models
Test your aptitude at adding fractions on a number line. Enhance your skills using this interactive math game. Immediate feedback and examples provided.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: Add and Subtract Fractions
This Math Page tutorial explains how to add and subtract fractions and features a practice section at the very end of the lesson.
Other
Help With Fractions: Adding Fractions
The rules for adding fractions with the same or different denominators are clearly explained at this website. This is an excellent place to get step by step explanations for working with fractions.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding and Subtracting Fractions Word Problems
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The mathematics resource includes a video and practice problems. The video is a tutorial on how to solve a subtraction word problem involving fractions with common...
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Add Fractions With Number Line or Circle Models
This site is provided for by Visual Fractions. Add mixed numbers with like denominators using circles. Click on the "Explain" button to understand the answer.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Adding and Subtracting Fractions With Different Denominators
Demonstrates how to add and subtract fractions where the denominators are different. Includes sample problems to try.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add Fractions With Unlike Denominators
Practice adding fractions that have different denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Math Aids
Math Aids: Fractions Worksheets
Great resource for learning and practicing fractions and their different operations. Math worksheets are printable, may be customized, and include answer keys.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Adding Mixed Numbers
Students watch a video lesson about adding mixed numbers. The tutorial includes detailed examples that demonstrate two methods for solving.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Arithmetic: Sums of Fractions With Like Denominators
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find the sum of fractions with like or common denominators. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch instructional videos...
Cool Math
Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Add Fractions With Like Denominators
Demonstrates how to add fractions where the denominators are the same. Includes sample problems to try.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions: Word Problems 1
Practice solving word problems by adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. Gaby ate 2 slices of pie and Daniel ate 2. If there were 10 slices of pie all together, what fraction did they eat? Students receive immediate...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers Word Problems (Like Denominators)
Solve addition and subtraction word problems involving fractions and mixed numbers. Fractions and mixed numbers have common denominators.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Adding Algebraic Fractions
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains adding algebraic fractions (rational expressions) both with common denominators and with different denominators. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt,...
Quia
Ixl Learning: Adding Mixed Numbers
Brush up on your math skills pertaining to adding mixed numbers then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Learning Wave Communications
Learning Wave: Fractions
This resource contains information about fractions and includes ratios, equivalent fractions, basic operations, and reciprocals. Several links for practice problems are also included, along with links to a post and pretest.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Finding Common Denominators to Add
Part (a) of this task asks students to find and use two different common denominators to add the given fractions. The purpose of this question is to help students realize that they can use any common denominator to find a solution, not...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Husky Sled: Fractions and Decimals
In this interactive website students practice various skills including adding fractions with common denominators, adding fractions with different denominators, adding decimals, finding equivalent fractions, and calculating averages.