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Active Maths Limited: Adding & Subtracting Fractions: Whiteboard Resources
This is an excellent resource to visually illustrate adding and subtracting fractions by finding the lowest common denominator.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: 2.3 Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
This section explores the process for adding and subtracting rational expressions. It primarily focuses on how to identify and use the Least Common Denominator to combine fractions with rational expressions.
Other
Help With Fractions: Adding Fractions
The rules for adding fractions with the same or different denominators are clearly explained at this website. This is an excellent place to get step by step explanations for working with fractions.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Finding Common Denominators to Add
Part (a) of this task asks students to find and use two different common denominators to add the given fractions. The purpose of this question is to help students realize that they can use any common denominator to find a solution, not...
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.
Other
Project Happy Child: Adding Fractions Story & Worksheets
Miss Walker explains to Bart the fine details of adding fractions. At the end of the discourse is a link, "Return to Fractions index," where you can go to print off some practice sheets.
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.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Adding and Subtracting With Fractions
Students add and subtract fractions using a common denominator.
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.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Mathopolis: Fractions
Ten interactive questions on adding and subtracting fractions. Each question is supported by a detailed explanation of the solution.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Fraction Adding and Subtracting
Use this discussion, provided by Shodor, to reinforce your knowledge on adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.
Learning Wave Communications
Learning Wave: Fractions
This resource contains information about fractions and includes ratios, equivalent fractions, basic operations, and reciprocals. Several links for practice problems are also included, along with links to a post and pretest.
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,...
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: Add and Subtract Fractions
This Math Page tutorial explains how to add and subtract fractions and features a practice section at the very end of the lesson.
Scholastic
Scholastic Math Maven's Mysteries: The Mystery of Pirate Ringold's Lost Treasure
In this Math Maven mystery, read the legend of Pirate Ringold and his treasure and help Frieda Finditall figure out how much gold there is left to find on this old ship. Your knowledge about addition and subtraction with fractions will...
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Fractions
This resource offers an overview of fractions from several aspects, including simplifying, reduced, mixed numbers and improper form, and basic operations. Examples and diagrams are included to help demonstrate each topic.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Fractions in a Box
On this one page website sharpen your logic and fraction skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge: Nrich: Fun Time
On this one page website sharpen your logic and fraction skills while working on this challenge. The solution is available to double check your solution.
BBC
Bb Ci: Operations With Fractions Review
This BBC test prep review ("revision") section includes reminders and practice in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. Clicking "Test Bite" on the last page will get you a short interactive quiz over the material.