K-5 Math Teaching Resources
Adding Mixed Numbers (Unlike Denominators)
Mix things things up in your elementary math class with a series of problem-solving exercises. Presented with a series of mixed number word problems, young mathematicians are asked to solve them by using either visual fraction models or...
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Adding Fractions
All of these fraction pairs have common denominators, so adding them up is a bit simpler. There are two examples demonstrating both a mixed number and reducing to simplest terms. Scholars add up 28 fraction pairs, simplifying when...
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Adding Fractions
Each of these 20 fraction pairs needs to be totaled, but that's not all there is to do! Scholars find the least common denominator first, then reduce the answer to simplest form if needed. These practice problems are excellent in the...
Kuta Software
Add/Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Get your fraction on with this activity 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...
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Adding Fractions
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...
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Adding Mixed Numbers and Fractions
Once scholars have a grasp on adding fractions, it's time to throw some mixed numbers into the equation! Each of these 14 addition problems has one mixed number and one proper fraction. Skills here include finding a common denominator,...
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Adding Fractions
It's all here: uncommon denominators, reducing, improper fractions...mathematicians have their hands full as they complete 16 fraction addition problems. There are two examples showing them the steps required, and each problem guides...
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Add Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators (J)
In this mixed number addition worksheet, students add the whole numbers and then the fractions in the mixed number equations. Students then reduce the fraction to solve the 14 problems.
Math Centre
Fractions: Adding and Subtracting
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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Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Students add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers. For 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...
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Measuring Mixed Numbers
Mixed numbers can be added conceptually, algorithmically, and physically. Have the class visualize mixed numbers by adding fraction bars together. They then discover the algorithmic process that simplifies adding mixed numbers. Finally,...
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Unlike Denominators)
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...
University of Minnesota
Fraction Operations and Initial Decimal Ideas
Add another strategy to the toolboxes of young mathematicians with this elementary math lesson on using number lines to add and subtract fractions.
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Using Recipes to Add Fractions and Convert Improper Fractions to Proper Fractions or Mixed Numbers
Students use recipes to add fractions and convert improper fractions to proper fractions and mixed numbers. In this fraction lesson plan, students watch a video on someone making a recipe and compare and change the recipes to fit the...
McGraw Hill
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Adding and subtracting mixed numbers will be a breeze with this guided worksheet packet. Learners work through examples outlining each step including rewriting mixed numbers as improper fractions, adding numerators, and rewriting the sum...
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Fractions Forever!
Middle schoolers identify proper, improper fractions, and mixed numbers. They reduce fractions to their lowest terms. They add and subtract fractions with different denominators, and multiply and divide fractions, as well as decimal...
Illustrative Mathematics
Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators
There is more than one way to add mixed numbers. This worksheet asks 5th graders to find and record two ways. The purpose is to help pupils realize there are different ways to reach a common solution in math. The two most common ways are...
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Fractions
Give mathematicians 39 chances to practice adding fractions, most of which involve mixed numbers. There are three examples to get them started, and scholars should be encouraged to reduce answers when necessary. Not for beginners, these...
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers
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...
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions (C)
Use this fraction instructional activity to have your mathematicians add and subtract mixed numbers and fractions, 10 problems total. Answers and a link to other worksheets on page 2.
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Adding Fractions With Like Denominators
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...
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Adding and Subtracting Like Mixed Numbers (4)
In this mixed number fraction learning exercise, 5th graders add and subtract the like mixed number fractions. Students solve 10 fraction equations.
University of Wisconsin
Fraction Rules
Both a reference sheet and skills practice worksheet, this handout on common fraction rules reviews steps for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. Twenty examples are provided to demonstrate these skills, and...
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Fractions: Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying, and Dividing
Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions with a worksheet designed to give your learners practice performing fraction operations.