Curated OER
Finding Common Denominators to Subtract
Subtracting fractions with unlike denominators can be overwhelming, but in this task, 5th graders work systematically to break down the procedure through three questions. The first two questions ask for pictures to be drawn along...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Using Rational Numbers
This site offers simple examples for adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing rational numbers. It also provides examples of writing fractions in simplest form and as mixed numbers or improper fractions. Students can test their...
Teaching Treasures Publications
Teaching Treasures: Year Five Math (Page 3)
An interactive worksheet that focuses on adding and subtracting fractions. The worksheet covers concepts such as mixed numbers, reducing to lowest terms, and changing mixed numbers to improper fractions. Problems are set up horizontally...