Curated OER
Piecing it Together: Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Students add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators. They "fish" for and solve a number of fraction problems requiring adding, subtracting, finding equivalent fractions, and using mixed numbers.
Curated OER
Add & Subtract Fractions w/Unlike Denominators, 2
Students use several examples to create a method for adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. They present these methods to the class and then practice applying methods to sample problems.
Other
Nearpod: Adding & Subtracting: Unlike Denominators
In this lesson, 5th graders will learn how to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers using models and by finding common denominators.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Fraction Facts
The Shodor Education Foundation provides this lesson plan to introduce middle schoolers to the basics of fractions including fraction operations and converting fractions both to decimals and percents. NCTM Standards are listed for this...