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Curated OER

Fraction - Subtracting Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 4th - 6th
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...
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Curated OER

Fraction XII: Subtracting Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 4th - 5th
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...
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Curated OER

Subtracting Fractions, Uncommon Denominators

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Fractions can be simple to subtract - but what if they have uncommon denominators? Help your fourth and fifth graders subtract and reduce fractions. This page contains 22 sets of fractions, most of which need to be reduced at least once...
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Curated OER

Subtracting Fractions #2

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Challenge your fifth graders with a worksheet 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...
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Math Centre

Fractions: Adding and Subtracting

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
Young mathematicians piece together the puzzle of fractions. Starting with the addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, this series of example problems and skills practice exercises transitions students to working...
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Curated OER

Fraction X--Adding Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 4th - 5th
In this math PowerPoint, the process of adding fractions with unlike denominators is broken down into a logical, easy-to-follow sequence of steps. Definitions and examples of multiples, least common multiple, and least common denominator...
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Rational Number Project

Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 22: Overview

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
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...
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Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions (2)

For Students 4th - 6th
Here is an adding and subtracting fractions worksheet in which learners find the sums and differences of fractions with uncommon denominators. They solve 10 problems.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Leveled Problem Solving: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Using the six word problems provided, learners practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers. They help Jose, Sasha, Juanita, Stephanie, and Carlos to solve their problems!
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Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions [H]

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction activity, students complete a total of 10 problems, adding or subtracting fractions. Answers are included on page 2.
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Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions [F]

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction worksheet, students complete a total of 10 problems, adding or subtracting fractions. Answers are included on page 2.
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Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions [D]

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction activity, students complete a total of 10 problems, adding or subtracting fractions. Answers are included on page 2.
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Scholastic

Mega-Fun Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
Creative and fun lessons help kids get some hands-on experience with fractions. The resource includes 50 innovative ways to teach kids about equivalent fractions, adding and subtracting fractions, using fractions in money math and...
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Curated OER

Subtracting Fractions - Unequal Denominators

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Subtracting fractions that have unequal denominators is a tricky process. The lesson utilizes fraction bars as a manipulative, in order to understand subtracting fractions and estimating differences. After completing three activities in...
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Curated OER

Computation with Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Upper graders are introduced to the topic of fractions and percentages. In groups, they discuss real world situations in which fractions are present, and they complete a worksheet solving problems with common and uncommon denominators....
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Education Development Center

Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 4th - 5th Standards
If the fractions don't have a common denominator, make them have one. Learners first read and analyze a conversation of pupils trying to add 2/5 and 1/2. They compare the process of adding fractions to the process of adding quantities...
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Curated OER

Subtract Fractions-Unlike Denominators

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction instructional activity, solve 120 problems, subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. Problems are set up 12 per page in increasing difficulty.
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K-5 Math Teaching Resources

Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Unlike Denominators)

For Students 3rd - 7th Standards
Young mathematicians demonstrate their ability to subtract mixed numbers by completing this collection of fraction word problems. From figuring out the weight of objects in a package, to finding the difference in height between two...
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PBS

Working with Common Denominators: Activities and Supplemental Materials

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Enjoy these straightforward and simple worksheet pages that practice with different denominators. The practice starts simple with adding fractions together and then works on a recipe that needs to be tripled. 
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Raytheon

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this adding and subtracting fractions learning exercise, learners add and subtract fractions including mixed numbers and negatives. Students complete 62 problems.
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Curated OER

Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators

For Students 4th - 5th
In this subtracting fractions instructional activity, youngters learn to find equivalent fractions using a common denominator. They solve 11 problems in which simple fractions with unlike denominators are subtracted.
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Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions 2 Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this fraction worksheet, students answer 12 questions where they add or subtract horizontally written fractions with uncommon denominators. 
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Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this adding and subtracting fractions worksheet, students are guided through the process of adding and subtracting fractions and finding the least common denominator for fractions with different denominators. They practice adding and...
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Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions 1

For Students 3rd - 6th
For this adding and subtracting of fractions worksheet, learners add and subtract fractions containing one and two digit numbers and unlike denominators. Students complete 16 problems.