Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fraction King Lesson Plan

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students combine imagination, block manipulation, and computer applets to investigate fractions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Zeros and Blackbirds

For Teachers 5th
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.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Dividing into Two Parts — Halves

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this fractions worksheet, learners divide pictures into halves to introduce them to fractions. Students complete 3 sets of problems.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers With Unlike Denominators 2

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
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.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Sums of Fractions With Different Denominators

For Students 5th - 7th
[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...
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Add and Subtract With Different Denominators Word Problems Practice

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Practice adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Add & Subtract Mixed Numbers With Unlike Denominators (Regrouping)

For Students 5th
Practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers with different denominators. Regrouping required.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding Fractions With Different Denominators

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
[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...
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
Other

Nearpod: Adding & Subtracting: Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 5th Standards
In this lesson, 5th graders will learn how to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers using models and by finding common denominators.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding and Subtracting Fractions With Different Denominators

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
[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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Add Fractions With Unlike Denominators

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Add/ Subtract Mixed Numbers W Unlike Denominators (No Regrouping)

For Students 5th
Practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers with different denominators. No regrouping required.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Add Fractions With Unlike Denominators

For Students 5th
Practice adding fractions that have different denominators.
PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Adding Mixed Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th
This video tutorial reviews how to add mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators. The lesson includes detailed examples.
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.
Interactive
PBS

Pbs: Meerkatcher: Add Fractions With Unlike Denominators

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
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...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Algebra: Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Add and subtract rational expressions with the same denominator and different denominators.
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,...
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Adding and Subtracting Fractions With Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
[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.
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.
Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Addition of Fractions Using a Visual Model

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
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.
Lesson Plan
Student Achievement Partners

Nctm: Sharing Chocolate [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this lesson, students use chocolate bars to explore adding fractions with unlike denominators.
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Egyptian Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
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.