Curated OER
The Summer School Math Worksheets-Multiplication, Division, Fractions Level 5
In this summer school math worksheet, students complete 100 multiplication problems in which 3 digit numbers are multiplied by 2 digit numbers. Students also solve 100 problems in which simple fractions with unlike denominators are added...
PBS
Working with Common Denominators: Activities and Supplemental Materials
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.
California Education Partners
John's Trip Disneyland
It all adds up to one. Pupils solve several items that involve finding sums of fractions in relationship to a whole. The assessment task uses fractions with unlike denominators to determine the amount of a tank of gas and the amount of...
PBS
Working with Common Denominators: Assessments
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.
Curated OER
Discovering New Units
Students use Cuisenaire rods to explore common denominators. In this fractions instructional activity, students build Cuisenaire representations of fractions, then find their equivalent counterparts to find the common denominator.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Add and Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Once your math class has mastered the skill of adding and subtracting fractions with uncommon denominators, let them apply it to real-life problems. Six scenarios are presented for them to solve, all involving pizza! A tasty test for...
Illustrative Mathematics
Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators
There is more than one way to add mixed numbers. This worksheet asks 5th graders to find and record two ways. The purpose is to help pupils realize there are different ways to reach a common solution in math. The two most common ways are...
Curated OER
Fraction Addition
In this finding the sums of fractions worksheet, students add single digit and double digit fractions with uncommon denominators. Students solve 120 problems.
Illustrative Mathematics
Jog-A-Thon
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Finding Common Denominators to Add
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...
Curated OER
Plotting Numbers and Test
Sixth graders create a human number line. They determine the correct placement of various numbers ranging from -4 to 4. Additionally, they will determine the placement of numbers written as fractions and/or decimals.
Curated OER
Adding Mixed Numbers (5)
In this finding the sums of mixed numbers with uncommon denominators worksheet, learners convert the denominators to common denominators and add. Students solve 10 problems.
Curated OER
Do These Add Up?
Common Core mathematical practices require that young mathematicians not only know how to add fractions with unlike denominators, but also to recognize when adding fractions are appropriate for the word problem. Fifth graders are given...
Los Angeles County Office of Education
Assessment For The California Mathematics Standards Grade 6
Test your scholars' knowledge of a multitude of concepts with an assessment aligned to the California math standards. Using the exam, class members show what they know about the four operations, positive and negative numbers, statistics...
Curated OER
Least Common Multiple or Least Common Denominator
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.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe Mathematics: Online Study Tools: Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions
This site gives a short interactive quiz which allows students to self-assess their understanding of the concept of adding and subtracting unlike fractions.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Adding Algebraic Fractions
Here is a site that clearly and thoroughly explains adding algebraic fractions (rational expressions) both with common denominators and with different denominators. There are example problems solved, problems for the student to attempt,...
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Adding and Subtracting Unlike Fractions
This fifth-grade lesson teaches how to add and subtract unlike fractions using a video presentation and visual models. [7:19] Includes practice exercises.
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 3 Add and Subtract Fractions With Unlike Denominator
Use Glencoe's Math Course 3 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each problem....
McGraw Hill
Glencoe: Self Check Quizzes 2 Add and Subtract Fractions Unlike Denominators
Use Glencoe's Math Course 2 randomly generated self-checking quiz to test your knowledge of adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. Each question has a "Hint" link to help. Choose the correct answer for each...
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.
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.
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding and Subtracting Fractions With Different Denominators
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This video gives steps of finding common denominators and then adding and subtracting multiple fractions together. After the video, there are practice problems...
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.