Interactive
Curated OER

Least Common Multiple or Least Common Denominator

For Students 5th - 6th
Fifth and sixth graders solve 12 math problems by finding the least common multiple or least common denominator. They type the answer into the text box.
Interactive
Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions (With Unlike Denominators)

For Students 5th - 6th
In this math worksheet, students subtract and add fractions with unlike denominators. Students solve the problem in steps. They are given examples of how to solve the problems.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Least Common Multiple

For Students 6th - 9th
Give students detailed instructions on how to find the Least Common Multiple as well as practice with this thorough introductory activity. Instructions for this activity include an explanation of both guess and check as well as prime...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Adding Fractions

For Students 4th - 5th
Each of these 20 fraction pairs needs to be totaled, but that's not all there is to do! Scholars find the least common denominator first, then reduce the answer to simplest form if needed. These practice problems are excellent in the...
Worksheet
PBS

Working with Common Denominators: Activities and Supplemental Materials

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Enjoy these straightforward and simple worksheet pages that practice with different denominators. The practice starts simple with adding fractions together and then works on a recipe that needs to be tripled. 
Assessment
PBS

Working with Common Denominators: Assessments

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Now that the practice is over, see if young mathematicians can utilize their new skills on finding common denominators and adding fractions. The assessment contains one map challenge and follows with skills practice. 
Worksheet
Curriculum Corner

Fraction Brochures

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Make fractions fun and interesting by using a brochure form. Young mathematicians practice and gain a better understanding of how to add and subtract fractions, simplify fractions, and find LCD (least common denominator). The resources...
Worksheet
Math Centre

Fractions: Adding and Subtracting

For Students 4th - 7th Standards
Young mathematicians piece together the puzzle of fractions. Starting with the addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, this series of example problems and skills practice exercises transitions students...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Students 4th - 6th
In this adding and subtracting fractions worksheet, students are guided through the process of adding and subtracting fractions and finding the least common denominator for fractions with different denominators. They practice adding and...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Adding Fractions

For Students 5th - 6th Standards
It's all here: uncommon denominators, reducing, improper fractions...mathematicians have their hands full as they complete 16 fraction addition problems. There are two examples showing them the steps required, and each problem guides...
Worksheet
K-5 Math Teaching Resources

Adding Mixed Numbers (Unlike Denominators)

For Students 3rd - 6th Standards
Mix things things up in your elementary math class with a series of problem-solving exercises. Presented with a series of mixed number word problems, young mathematicians are asked to solve them by using either visual fraction...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Adding or Subtraction Algebraic Fractions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this Algebra I/Algebra II learning exercise, students add and subtract algebraic fractions and reduce the answer to lowest terms.  The two page learning exercise contains a combination of eleven multiple choice and free response...
Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Finding Common Denominators to Add

For Teachers 5th Standards
Finding common denominators is an important strategy when adding fractions with unlike denominators. In the first two questions in this three-question task, fifth graders are asked to combine fractions and draw a picture to show their...
Handout
Math Centre UK

Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
Reinforce fraction instruction with an informative instructional activity equipped to provide independent practice, as well as guidance and modeling. Support is provided to boost proficiency in finding equivalent fractions,...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
In this adding and subtracting fractions worksheet, students solve 5 sets of problems related to the adding and subtracting of fractions. First, they identify that each fraction has a common denominator and then simplify by adding or...
Interactive
Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Students 3rd - 5th
In this math worksheet, students add or subtract fractions. Students find common denominators where needed and simplify their answers. Hints are available.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Fractions Forever!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Middle schoolers identify proper, improper fractions, and mixed numbers.  They reduce fractions to their lowest terms. They add and subtract fractions with different denominators, and multiply and divide fractions, as well as...
Lesson Plan
Willow Tree

Fractions

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
There’s a fine line between a numerator and a denominator. Learners review operations with fractions and ensure they have the skills needed to progress in the course. Taking the time now to review these concepts allows individuals to...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Addition and Subtraction of Rational Expressions

For Students 9th
In this rational expressions instructional activity, 9th graders solve and complete 15 different problems that include adding and subtracting rational expressions. First, they define Least Common Multiple to get a common denominator in...
Worksheet
K-5 Math Teaching Resources

Subtracting Mixed Numbers (Unlike Denominators)

For Students 3rd - 7th Standards
Young mathematicians demonstrate their ability to subtract mixed numbers by completing this collection of fraction word problems. From figuring out the weight of objects in a package, to finding the difference in height between two...
Lesson Plan
PBS

Add, Subtract and Multiply Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Your future chefs will appreciate this comprehensive lesson where learners practice operations on fractions using pizza and soup analogies. Learners begin with a pizza analogy that requires the learners to multiply a whole...
Activity
Illustrative Mathematics

Jog-A-Thon

For Teachers 5th Standards
Adding fractions with unlike denominators can be cloudy, but attaching the fractions to real-life math can add to fraction number sense. Alex needed to run only a mile, will completing the training in two segments satisfy this...
Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Plastic Building Blocks

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Let's build a castle! Dennis and Cody have big plans, but do they have enough blocks between the two of them to accomplish their goal? A great context that requires students to add and compare mixed numbers. Encourage the use of pictures...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 11th
In this algebra worksheet, students add and subtract rational expressions using the LCM. They combine like denominators before they add and subtract the expressions. There are 8 questions.