The process requires the combination of several concepts. A video shows how individuals need several concepts to add rational expressions. Pupils must remember they need to find common denominators, combine like terms, and use the...

Everyone loves math when it includes food! This instructional activity tries to take the notion of combining like terms in algebra and comparing it to sorting apples and oranges. It takes a step-by-step approach to helping students...

Seventh graders add and subtract fractions with like and unlike denominators. After discussing the use of fractions in the real world, 7th graders work problems and draw models representing each problem. They observe subtracting...

In this fractions secret code worksheet, students solve 9 problems that require them to add and subtract using fractions. Students use their answers to decode a mystery message.

In this fraction worksheet, students add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.  They multiply and divide fractions.  This one-page worksheet is designed for mental math.  It contains 30 problems, with answers.

Help your third graders become familiar with equivalent fractions for one-half by having them create a quilt. They will use triangles to create a quilt of equivalent fractions over a period of 6 days. As they create the quilt pieces they...

A thoroughly-written lesson plan and a plethora of worksheets about integers comprise this resource. Neophyte number crunchers learn to recognize integers, add and subtract them, and apply the concepts to the designing of a personal...

It's never too early to learn about grocery budgeting. Middle schoolers delve into the world of consumer math with a lesson that focuses on both healthy choices and real-world math applications. Groups work together to form a grocery...

In this rational expression activity, learners add and subtract fractional expressions. They completely factor the numerator and denominator. Explanations and examples are provided at the beginning of the document. This two-page...

In this mixed number fractions activity, 5th graders add and subtract to solve the mixed number fractions. Students solve 10 fraction equations.

In this fractions instructional activity, students count the spare change they have at home and complete a chart, filling in coin values, number they have and total value for each. Students then represent the make a pie chart to...

Fourth graders add and subtract decimals as they use a table to solve budget based problems.

Fourth graders explore fractions. They use Skittles and M&M's to practice adding and subtracting fractions. Students review the numerator and the denominator of fractions. They count the number of each color of Skittles and M&M's...

In this fraction activity, students find the sum and difference of fractions with unlike denominators. They multiply and divide fractions. Simple fractions, as well as mixed numbers are provided in this activity. This two-page activity...

In this mixed numbers and fractions learning exercise, students solve 18 different problems by addition and subtraction methods. First, they determine the least common denominator in each problem. Then, students find the equivalent...

In this adding and subtracting like fractions worksheet, 5th graders review like and unlike fractions. Students then add and shade the total parts in the answer pictures and write addition sentences. Some answers may need to be mixed...

Talk about delicious math! Pupils solve problems involving rational numbers and analyze real-life problems to find solutions in a pre-algebra class. They discuss the sections of a Hershey's bar in terms of fractions and decimals before...

Both a reference sheet and skills practice worksheet, this handout on common fraction rules reviews steps for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions. Twenty examples are provided to demonstrate these skills, and...

In this math worksheet, students subtract mixed numbers. Students find common denominators. They subtract the fractions and whole numbers.

In this fraction addition worksheet, students learn to use shaded parts of a whole to help them add like fractions. Students write addition sentences and the answer in the first set. In the second set, students shade parts of the whole...

Students determine how a woman's estate is divided among her beneficiaries according to Islamic inheritance law. They add and subtract fractions.

Use this video to show your learners an example of how to translate word phrases into an equation to solve a real-world problem. The presenter begins with a review of how to use cross products to solve a proportion, including how to do...

Inject fun into your math review! Pupils review basic math operations with decimals as well as addition and subtraction with simple fractions. In this number operations lesson plan, students work in groups to create a game for the math...

Teach class members to work with rational expressions using their knowledge of fractions. The lesson plan starts with a warm-up of rational expressions at four different levels of complexity. The different levels continue throughout...