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.
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Adding Compound Fractions Mixed Numbers
Explains how to work with compound fractions (mixed numbers). Gives examples and exercises to practice this skill.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Adding Like Fraction and Mixed Numbers
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart reviews the meaning of numerator, denominator, mixed number, and improper fraction. Students are introduced to adding like fractions and adding mixed numbers with like denominators using...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Adding Mixed Numbers and Fractions
Mixed number addition and fraction addition is examined in this tutorial. Explanations and examples are included in the video lesson.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Adding and Subtracting Fractions With Whole and Mixed Numbers
Short tutorial explaining how to add and subtract fractions, whole numbers, and mixed numbers. Includes example problems to try.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers With Unlike Denominators 1
Practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers with different denominators. No regrouping required. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers With Unlike Denominators 2
Practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers with different denominators. Regrouping required. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add Fractions With Unlike Denominators
Practice adding fractions that have different denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Other
Nearpod: Adding & Subtracting: Unlike Denominators
In this lesson, 5th graders will learn how to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers using models and by finding common denominators.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers (No Regrouping)
Practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers (No Regrouping)
Practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers with common (like) denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers (With Regrouping)
Practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers with common (like) denominators. Items require regrouping (borrowing).
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Subtracting Fractions With Unlike Denominators
Practice subtracting fractions that have different denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: Mixed Numbers With Unlike Denominators
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...
Primary Resources
Primary Resources: Fractions
An extensive selection of teacher resources dealing with fractions at many different levels. There are worksheets, PowerPoints, smartboard presentations, activities, Excel, Word, and pdf files for the teacher's use.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers (No Regrouping)
Practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers with common (like) denominators.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers With Unlike Denominators 2
In this exercise, students practice using visuals to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add & Subtract Mixed Numbers With Unlike Denominators (Regrouping)
Practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers with different denominators. Regrouping required.
Other
Repaso De Fracciones
In Spanish. A fractions review, including explanations of simplification and mixed fractions. Also offers example problems of the basic operations of fractions.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Fractions & Decimals: Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
The mathematics resource explores addition and subtraction with mixed numbers. Students examine the topics through class notes and examples. Practice problems with solutions are available to check for comprehension of the concepts.
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.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Add/ Subtract Mixed Numbers W Unlike Denominators (No Regrouping)
Practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers with different denominators. No regrouping required.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Adding Mixed Numbers With the Same Denominator
This site explains how to add mixed numbers that have the same denominator, and includes games to practice this skill.