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Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Students explore why denominators need to match before adding (or subtracting) a fraction. They use unmarked fraction circles and marked fraction bars, to discover a method to add fractions with unlike denominators using equivalent...
Curated OER
Computation with Fractions
Upper graders are introduced to the topic of fractions and percentages. In groups, they discuss real world situations in which fractions are present, and they complete a worksheet solving problems with common and uncommon denominators....
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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...
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Comparing Fractions
Learners compare three sets of fractions using the greater than, less than, and equal signs. To justify their answers, a drawing is also required that illustrates their reasoning. Including fractions with like and unlike denominators, as...
Curated OER
Operations with Positive Fractions and Decimals
Explore the concept of fractions and decimals! In this fractions and decimals instructional activity, pupils use fraction tiles to express fractions. They play a fraction review basketball game where when a team gets a question correct...
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Distances Between Houses
This resource sneaks in the math so your learners will be adding and subtracting positive and negatives on a number line while thinking they are mapping out houses. The activity starts by putting houses the appropriate distance away from...
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like and Unlike Denominators
In this math worksheet, students compute with fractions. Five of the problems involve common denominators. Four of the problems require students to first find the common denominator. Six problems are multiple choice. One problem involves...
Ohio Department of Education
Actions with Fractions: Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Common Denominators
Fourth graders develop a conceptual understanding of fractions and begin to add and subtract fractions with like denominators. Included is a worksheet to assess readiness and a teacher's checklist showing class understanding at a...
PBS
Add, Subtract and Multiply Fractions
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...
Illustrative Mathematics
Dimes and Pennies
Help your fourth graders make cents out of fractions and decimals with this short word problem. After learning that dimes are one-tenth and pennies one-hundredth of a dollar, students write a fraction and decimal for a given number...
Curated OER
Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Young scholars 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 with Unlike Denominators
Students add fractions with unlike denominators. In this algebra lesson plan, students add fractions after finding a common denominator. They review rules for having common denominators.
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Adding Fractions with Like Denominators
Students 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.
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Interactive Fractions
Young scholars determine the common denominator of two unlike fractions. They practice adding fractions and finding equivalent fractions of numbers. They compare and contrast different types of equations involving fractions and construct...
Curated OER
Using Recipes to Add Fractions and Convert Improper Fractions to Proper Fractions or Mixed Numbers
Students use recipes to add fractions and convert improper fractions to proper fractions and mixed numbers. In this fraction lesson plan, students watch a video on someone making a recipe and compare and change the recipes to fit the...
Curated OER
Fractions and Paper Folding
In this fraction lesson plan, students manipulate paper by folding it to create different shapes and sizes, they explore the concept of fractions, and discuss their observations as a class. This is a great lesson plan for getting...
EngageNY
Decimal Expansions of Fractions, Part 1
Is it possible to add infinitely long decimals? As pupils complete the examples in the ninth lesson of this 25-part series, they determine that adding these decimals cannot be done without error. Their task is then to determine the size...
Curated OER
Feature column: Hands on Math With Technology
Young learners will view a math adventures video and practice math concepts. Afterwards they will navigate through Internet sites to participate in teacher selected math adventures. This guide walks you through integrating...
Curated OER
Fractions Everyday
Young scholars investigate fractions through interactive videos and hands-on activities and class made models.
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Solving Fractions with Manipulatives
Learners use candy bars, beef jerky, and brownies to represent different fractions. Students also use colored multi-link cubes or blocks to illustrate the same representations of fractions. Learners work with a partner to create diagrams...
Curated OER
Adding Fractions with Like Denominators
Students 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.
EngageNY
Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
There's a fine line between a numerator and a denominator! Learners find common denominators in order to add and subtract rational expressions. Examples include addition, subtraction, and complex fractions.
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Lowest Common Multiple through the Grades
The LCM will be your new BFF. Learners review least common multiple and least common denominator applications, mostly on fractions, from middle school. Scholars then see how the LCM can be applied to various types of problems from...
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Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers Lesson Plan
Young scholars investigate fractions while adding and subtracting mixed numbers. They discuss how to add and subtract mixed numbers and they practice working with mixed numbers. They complete a worksheet while working with mixed numbers.