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Curated OER
Fraction King Lesson Plan
Students combine imagination, block manipulation, and computer applets to investigate fractions.
Curated OER
Zeros and Blackbirds
Fifth graders convert kilometers to miles and calculate the range that historical aircraft can travel. They choose destinations by distance that can be traveled without refueling.
Curated OER
Dividing into Two Parts — Halves
In this fractions worksheet, learners divide pictures into halves to introduce them to fractions. Students complete 3 sets of problems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers With Unlike Denominators 2
In this exercise, students practice using visuals to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
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: Add and Subtract With Different Denominators Word Problems Practice
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Practice adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add & Subtract Mixed Numbers With Unlike Denominators (Regrouping)
Practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers with different denominators. Regrouping required.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding Fractions With Different Denominators
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This begins with a video that gives a list of steps and describes how to add fractions with unlike denominators. Following the video is practice problems adding two...
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.
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding and Subtracting Fractions With Different Denominators
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This video gives steps of finding common denominators and then adding and subtracting multiple fractions together. After the video, there are practice problems...
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add/ Subtract Mixed Numbers W Unlike Denominators (No Regrouping)
Practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers with different denominators. No regrouping required.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add Fractions With Unlike Denominators
Practice adding fractions that have different denominators.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Adding Mixed Numbers
This video tutorial reviews how to add mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators. The lesson includes detailed examples.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Adding Fractions With Different Denominators
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.
PBS
Pbs: Meerkatcher: Add Fractions With Unlike Denominators
The rascally gang of meerkats have escaped from their pens. Add fractions to fix the ladders and catch those 'kats! In this activity, students will focus on adding fractions, starting with single-digit denominators and working up. This...
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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Adding Fractions With Unlike Denominators
[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,...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Adding and Subtracting Fractions With Unlike Denominators
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart includes step by step directions on how to add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators. Practice session included with flipchart.
Visual Fractions
Visual Fractions: Add Unlike Fractions With Number Line Models
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.
PBS
Pbs: Addition of Fractions Using a Visual Model
Use a visual model to add fractions with unlike denominators. This video focuses on using an equivalent fractions chart to compare fractions and find the correct sum.
Student Achievement Partners
Nctm: Sharing Chocolate [Pdf]
In this lesson, students use chocolate bars to explore adding fractions with unlike denominators.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Egyptian Fractions
One goal of this task is to help students develop comfort and ease with adding fractions with unlike denominators. Another goal is to help them develop fraction number sense by having students decompose fractions. Aligns with 5.NF.A.1.