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Assessment
Illustrative Mathematics

Comparing Sums of Unit Fractions

For Students 4th Standards
First, add each set of fractions with unlike denominators. Then, compare their sums with the symbols <, >, or =. 
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Using Benchmarks to Compare Fractions

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Introduce a new strategy for comparing fractions by analyzing Melissa's use of benchmarks. Walk the class through her process, calling on students to explain their understanding of each step she took. Then practice this method on two...
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Interactive
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Scholastic

Study Jams! Compare Fractions & Mixed Numbers

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Follow along with RJ from the Study Jams! crew as he walks step-by-step through the process for comparing fractions with unlike denominators. Starting with finding the least common denominator, the presentation goes on to demonstrate how...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Common Denominator Worksheet 1, Level 2

For Students 4th - 6th
In this finding the equivalent denominators instructional activity, students read pairs of fractions with uncommon denominators and convert them to fractions with like denominators. Students solve 120 problems. 
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Worksheet
Math Ocean

Fraction Word Problem Worksheets

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
There are actually several math topics covered by this set of problems. First is the addition of fractions and mixed numbers with both like and unlike denominators. Nine word problems are provided after some whole class practice.There...
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Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 5th Standards
There is more than one way to add mixed numbers. This learning exercise asks 5th graders to find and record two ways. The purpose is to help pupils realize there are different ways to reach a common solution in math. The two most common...
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Lesson Plan
Rational Number Project

Initial Fraction Ideas Lesson 22: Overview

For Teachers 3rd - 6th Standards
Have young mathematicians subtracting fractions in no time with this manipulative-based math lesson. Using their sets of fraction circles, students explore a number of word problems involving the subtraction of fractions before working...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Drop it or not?

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students explore fractions. In this fraction lesson plan, students play an interactive game and use manipulatives to practice working with fractions.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Dimes and Pennies

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Help your fourth graders make cents out of fractions and decimals with this short word problem. After learning that dimes are one-tenth and pennies one-hundredth of a dollar, students write a fraction and decimal for a given number of...
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Worksheet
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Leveled Problem Solving: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
Using the six word problems provided, learners practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers. They help Jose, Sasha, Juanita, Stephanie, and Carlos to solve their problems!
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Comparing Fractions with a Different Whole

For Teachers 3rd - 4th Standards
What was Bryce's mistake? Through analysis of a student work example, learners develop their own ability to compare the fractions one fourth and one half. Central to this activity is the concept that, when comparing fractions, the whole...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adding Mixed Numbers - Unequal Denominators

For Teachers 5th Standards
Working with fractions that have unequal denominators is one of the most difficult concepts for young mathematicians to master. Here you will find a fine lesson plan that should help youngsters begin to get a grasp on this important...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Subtracting Fractions - Unequal Denominators

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Subtracting fractions that have unequal denominators is a tricky process. The lesson utilizes fraction bars as a manipulative, in order to understand subtracting fractions and estimating differences. After completing three activities in...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Multiplication Of Mixed Fractions

For Students 5th - 8th
In this multiplication of mixed fractions with unlike denominators worksheet, students problem solve twenty five multiplication equations.
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Interactive
Curated OER

Adding Mixed Numbers

For Students 4th - 8th
In this adding mixed numbers worksheet, students add mixed numbers with uncommon denominators. Students complete 9 problems total.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars add fractions using common denominators. In this algebra lesson, students are given fractions that do not have the same denominators. They are asked to solve the fractions using the same denominator.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Which Fraction is Bigger or Smaller?

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Compare fractions with common numerators! Pupils look at fractions with different denominators and the same numerator to find which one is bigger. They look at hands-on manipulations of fractions to understand the concept of why one is...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Add Fractions (E)

For Students 5th - 6th
In this fraction addition instructional activity, students review the steps for finding the sums when adding fractions with unlike denominators. They find equivalent fractions using the least common denominator, add, and reduce as...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Add Fractions (I)

For Students 4th - 5th
In this fraction addition learning exercise, students solve 10 problems in which fractions with unlike denominators are added. There is an annotated example provided on the page.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Add Fractions (H)

For Students 4th - 6th
In this fraction addition worksheet, students solve 10 problems in which fractions with unlike denominators are added. There is an annotated example provided on the page.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Add Fractions (G)

For Students 4th - 6th
In this fraction addition activity, students solve 10 problems in which fractions with unlike denominators are added. There is an annotated example provided on the page.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Add Fractions (F)

For Students 4th - 6th
For this fraction addition worksheet, students solve 10 problems in which fractions with unlike denominators are added. There is an annotated example provided on the page.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Young scholars solve fractions with unlike denominators. For this algebra lesson, students solve fractions using subtraction. They have to get the same denominator to subtract the fractions.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Add Fractions With Like Denominators (C)

For Students 4th - 5th
In this adding fractions worksheet, students add 2 numbers that have like denominators and unlike numerators. Students are required to complete 14 math problems.

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