Fractions can be tricky, so be sure any independent practice worksheets you assign guide scholars through steps like this one. There are two examples showing mathematicians how to add fractions and reduce the answer to simplest terms....

Students solve various word problems that deal with common denominators, and write the mathematical explanations they used to obtain the solutions.

Add and subtract fractions with common denominators! In this fractions activity, upper graders review what they already know about fractions, use manipulatives to compare fractions, and add and subtract fractions.

Learners compare three sets of fractions using the greater than, less than, and equal signs. To justify their answers, a drawing is also required that illustrates their reasoning. Including fractions with like and unlike denominators, as...

Investigate equivalent fractions with your class. They compare and order fractions. Then they work cooperatively in groups to experiment and problem solve with fractions using a game format. Multiple resources are provided.

Give students detailed instructions on how to find the Least Common Multiple as well as practice with this thorough introductory worksheet. Instructions for this worksheet include an explanation of both guess and check as well as prime...

Students view a large illustration of a pizza with parts of velcro.  In this addition and subtraction of fractions lesson, students solve problems based on the pieces missing from the pizza. Students take a fraction quiz. Order a...

In this fractions subtraction worksheet, students solve 14 problems in which mixed numbers with like denominators are subtracted.

Two visual problems give mathematicians a chance to compare fractions with like denominators. They examine two pairs of shapes with portions filled in, adding the greater than, less than, or equal to symbol between each. The shape pairs...

Compare fractions  with these visual examples, all of which have like denominators. There are five pairs of shapes here with various portions shaded. Each pair is segmented into the same number of sections, so comparing is much...

Three heads are better than one. After reading a conversation between three friends about how to compare fractions, scholars analyze and discuss each presented strategy. These include using unit fractions, using benchmark fractions,...

Fun with fractions! Fourth graders practice substituting and reducing fractions. The problems contain blank spaces and become more challenging as the activity progresses. Use this as a building block in your fractions lesson.

As this slide show explains, simplifying a fraction is very similar to finding an equivalent fraction. The process to simplify fractions is fully demonstrated and clearly explained, 15 practice problems are included.

In this adding and subtracting fractions activity, students review the steps to add or subtract fractions with like denominators. Students then add or subtract the fractions and may use fraction strips to assist them.

In this elementary math learning exercise, students practice adding fractions with common denominators as they complete 15 problems.

In this adding fractions with like denominators learning exercise, students solve 16 problems by adding the numerators and keeping the denominators.

Elementary and secondary learners investigate various concepts related to the study of fractions. They use word problems during the introduction to parts of a fraction and proceed to some of the basic operations of using fractions. The...

In this fraction addition worksheet, students review the steps to add fractions with like denominators. Students then add the fractions with like denominators and write each sum in simplest form.

Submarine sandwiches not only taste good, they also make for great math models. Follow along as Zoe explains how to calculate equivalent fractions, while cutting up a sandwich for herself and her friend. She demonstrates the process...

In this subtracting fractions worksheet, students solve 18 different problems that include subtracting various types of fractions. First, they find the least common multiple of both numbers. Then, students rewrite the fractions as...

In this fractions worksheet, students solve and complete 20 different problems that include adding and subtracting various fractions. First, they use the given equivalents to add and subtract the first row of fractions. Then, students...

Students compare two fractions with different denominators. In this fractions lesson, students find the least common multiple in order to find a common denominator with two fractions. Once they have a common denominator, they compare the...

For this common denominator worksheet, students learn to add three fractions using common denominators. Students then practice by adding and subtracting fractions using common denominators.

Students use Cuisenaire rods to explore common denominators. In this fractions lesson, students build Cuisenaire representations of fractions, then find their equivalent counterparts to find the common denominator.