Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Mixed Numbers With Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
The purpose of this task is to help students realize there are different ways to add mixed numbers and is most appropriate for use in an instructional setting. The two primary ways one can expect students to add are converting the mixed...
Interactive
Mangahigh

Mangahigh: Number: Common Fractions Thirds and Fifths

For Students 5th - 7th Standards
Determine equilvalent fractions using denominators of 3 and 5.
Handout
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Einstein's Legacy: Laptop Screens

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of seven pages that describe how screen displays on laptop computers work using polarized light in a liquid crystal display. Interactive Java applets.
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Sums of Mixed Numbers With Renaming

For Students 5th - 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find the difference of mixed numbers by using borrowing and renaming. Students examine guided notes, review guided practice, watch...
Activity
Lesson Tutor

Lesson Tutor: Fraction Addition Worksheet

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A worksheet of twelve practice problems is provided here for use by students needing extra help with this concept. All of the questions have like denominators to begin with, so this activity is essentially for those students just...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 3.nf Comparing Fractions

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
The purpose of this task is for students to compare fractions using common numerators and common denominators and to recognize equivalent fractions. Aligns with CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3.a Understand two fractions as equivalent (equal)...
Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Add Fractions With Number Line or Circle Models

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
This site is provided for by Visual Fractions. Add mixed numbers with like denominators using circles. Click on the "Explain" button to understand the answer.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: 4.nf Peaches

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This task provides a context where it is appropriate for students to subtract fractions with a common denominator; it could be used for either assessment or instructional purposes. Aligns with 4.NF.B.3.c.
Unit Plan
University of Colorado

University of Colorado: Physics 2000: Temperature and Absolute Zero

For Students 9th - 10th
A thorough, multipage discussion of color and color television sets that explains how an image is formed on the television using red, green, and blue light. Understandable discussion, excellent graphics, and many interactive Java applets.
Handout
Homeschool Math

Homeschool Math: Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions

For Students 5th Standards
This fifth-grade lesson teaches how to add and subtract unlike fractions using a video presentation and visual models. [7:19] Includes practice exercises.
Website
Shodor Education Foundation

Shodor Interactivate: Fraction Adding and Subtracting

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Use this discussion, provided by Shodor, to reinforce your knowledge on adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions: Word Problems 2

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Practice solving word problems by adding and subtracting fractions. The fractions used in these problems have like (common) denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a...
Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Rename in Lowest Terms

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Practice finding the lowest term name for a variety of different fractions using a number line.
Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Rename to Lowest Terms With Lines

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Use this interactive resource to practice simplifying fractions into lowest terms. Explanations are available for each question and you receive immediate feedback for your answers.
Activity
Math Is Fun

Math Is Fun: Using Rational Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th
This site offers simple examples for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing rational numbers. It also provides examples of writing fractions in simplest form and as mixed numbers or improper fractions. Students can test their...
Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Fraction and Mixed Number Comparison Grade 7

For Students 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Compare and order fractions and mixed numbers using inequality symbols
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Other

Chandler Unified School District: Algebra 2: Solving Rational Equations [Pdf]

For Students 10th - 12th
A 4-page student handout with exercises on solving rational equations using different methods.
Unit Plan
Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: College Algebra: Adding & Sub. Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Rational expressions have never been so easy! Use this site to learn how to add and subtract them with ease and confidence. And common denominators? No Problem! Great practice problems are included to see how much you've learned.
Activity
Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Use this site to learn how to add and subtract algebraic fractions, even if there aren't common denominators. Provides plenty of examples.
Interactive
Quia

Quia: Equivalent Fractions

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Use this Web site to practice finding equivalent fractions using a matching game format. CCSS.Math.Content.3.NF.A.3.a Understand two fractions as equivalent (equal) if they are the same size, or the same point on a number line.
Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Addition of Like Fractions With Number Line Models

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Test your aptitude at adding fractions on a number line. Enhance your skills using this interactive math game. Immediate feedback and examples provided.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions: Word Problems

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
In this exercise, students practice adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators word problems. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Fractions Word Problems

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Practice solving fraction addition and subtraction word problems. The fractions in these problems have unlike denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Algebra Ii: Simplify Rational Expressions (Advanced)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Factor the numerator and the denominator of a rational expression using advanced methods, and cancel out common terms. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video, or receive...