Whiteboard
Other

Active Maths Limited: Adding & Subtracting Fractions: Whiteboard Resources

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This is an excellent resource to visually illustrate adding and subtracting fractions by finding the lowest common denominator.
Unit Plan
Other

Help With Fractions: Adding Fractions

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
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.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Finding Common Denominators to Add

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
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...
Unit Plan
AAA Math

Aaa Math: Adding Fractions With Different Denominators

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This personal site explains how to add fractions with different denominators by finding the least common denominator. Gives problems and games to practice this skill.
Handout
Cool Math

Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Adding and Subtracting Fractions With Different Denominators

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Demonstrates how to add and subtract fractions where the denominators are different. Includes sample problems to try.
Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Adding and Subtracting With Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 6th Standards
Students add and subtract fractions using a common denominator.
Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Add Unlike Fractions With Number Line Models

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Boost your ability to add number line fractions with unlike denominators with this interactive math game. A basic understanding of factors is key to success. Instructions with detailed examples are easily accessible.
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Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Mathopolis: Fractions

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Ten interactive questions on adding and subtracting fractions. Each question is supported by a detailed explanation of the solution.
Unit Plan
Learning Wave Communications

Learning Wave: Fractions

For Students 6th - 8th
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.
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Adding Fractions With Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart teaches the steps necessary to add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators by getting a common denominator. It uses Activotes to assess getting the correct least common multiple,...
Unit Plan
Lawrence Hall of Science

The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: Add and Subtract Fractions

For Students 2nd - 5th Standards
This Math Page tutorial explains how to add and subtract fractions and features a practice section at the very end of the lesson.
Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic Math Maven's Mysteries: The Mystery of Pirate Ringold's Lost Treasure

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
In this Math Maven mystery, read the legend of Pirate Ringold and his treasure and help Frieda Finditall figure out how much gold there is left to find on this old ship. Your knowledge about addition and subtraction with fractions will...
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Fractions in a Box

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic and fraction skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Activity
University of Cambridge

University of Cambridge: Nrich: Fun Time

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
On this one page website sharpen your logic and fraction skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
Unit Plan
BBC

Bb Ci: Operations With Fractions Review

For Students 3rd - 6th
This BBC test prep review ("revision") section includes reminders and practice in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. Clicking "Test Bite" on the last page will get you a short interactive quiz over the material.