Curated OER
Add Fractions With Like Denominators (A)
In this mathematics activity, students solve a number of problems by adding the numerators of each and keeping the same denominator. Then they write the answer as a mixed number.
Scholastic
Study Jams! Add & Subtract with Unlike Denominators
Your bakers might not realize that they need to know how to add with unlike denominators in order to figure out how much milk they need for a recipe. In order to make brownies and cookies, this lesson teaches how to find a common...
Northern Arizona University
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Pattern blocks and shapes demonstrate how to add and subtract fractions. By aligning blocks with different shapes, learners figure out how to create a whole, and then how to add and delete parts from that whole.
CK-12 Foundation
Fraction Comparison with Lowest Common Denominators: Oranges and Blood Oranges
Comparing fractions is the focus of a five-question interactive in which mathematicians use oranges to answer real-world multiple-choice, true or false, and discussion questions.
Curated OER
Adding Fractions with Like Denominators
Young scholars add fractions with the same denominators. In this algebra lesson, students solve fractions with common denominators. There are ten practice problems to get better at this skill.
Curated OER
Investigating Fraction Circles
Add and subtract fractions with common denominators! In this fractions lesson, upper graders review what they already know about fractions, use manipulatives to compare fractions, and add and subtract fractions.
Curated OER
Reduction to Common Denominator
Students compare two fractions with different denominators. In this fractions lesson plan, students find the least common multiple in order to find a common denominator with two fractions. Once they have a common denominator, they...
NTTI
I'll Halve S'more Please!
There is a lot to learn about fractions, and this is a fun way to do it! Individuals participate in a Cyberchase activity to describe a fraction in terms of sharing parts of a whole. They determine the meaning of the parts of a fraction,...
Curated OER
Arithmetic: Fractions
Mathematics aces, after a warm-up activity with some easy calculations, practice solving rules of signs and powers of 10 equations. Multiplying and dividing decimals is also covered within this lesson in depth. A variety of examples and...
Curated OER
Add and Subtract with Unlike Denominators
In this adding and subtracting with unlike denominators worksheet, learners add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators. They complete six problems.
Illustrative Mathematics
Cynthia's Perfect Punch
Using a real-world example, this problem illustrates the thought process that learners need to engage in to understand adding mixed numbers with common denominators. First by looking at estimation, and then by drawing models that...
Curated OER
Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Students add fractions using common denominators. In this algebra lesson, students are given fractions that do not have the same denominators. They are asked to solve the fractions using the same denominator.
Curated OER
Adding Fractions
In this fractions instructional activity, students add fractions that contain common denominators. Students complete 3 addition of fraction problems.
Curated OER
Add Fractions With Like Denominator [H]
In this fraction activity, students solve 14 addition problems that have fractions with like denominators. A review of the process appears at the top of the page.
Illustrative Mathematics
Plastic Building Blocks
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...
Curated OER
Practice With Complex Fractions
In this math worksheet, students find the solutions to the complex fractions. They practice finding the common denominators for each part of the rational expression.
Curated OER
Add Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators (C)
In this mixed number addition activity, 5th graders add the whole numbers and then the fractions in the mixed number equations. Students then reduce the fraction to solve the 14 problems.
Curated OER
Fractions
In this fraction worksheet, 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 worksheet. This two-page...
Curated OER
Simplify the Fractions
For this simplifying fractions with common denominators worksheet, students add and subtract each problem and find the simplest form. Students solve 12 problems.
Curated OER
Fractions Forever!
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Comparing Sums of Unit Fractions
First, add each set of fractions with unlike denominators. Then, compare their sums with the symbols <, >, or =.
Curated OER
Student Exploration: Adding Fractions
Students complete activities to learn how to add fractions. In this fractions lesson, students complete a set of prior knowledge questions for fractions. Students then review fraction vocabulary while solving a fraction word problem.
Illustrative Mathematics
Adding Tenths and Hundredths
Learning to add fractions with different denominators presents a big hurdle for many young mathematicians. Simplify the process for learners with this series of practice problems involving the friendly fractions tenths and hundredths....
Willow Tree
Fractions
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...