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.
Cool Math
Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Speedway Adding Fractions
Add and subtract fractions to win the race in this multiplayer game!
Lesson Tutor
Lesson Tutor: Fraction Addition and Subtraction Lesson
This site is an online lesson plan of how to correctly add and subtract fractions is provided here. Many examples of the processes are worked out and the solutions provided. An elementary teacher looking for some useful advice and...
Cool Math
Coolmath: Coolmath4kids: Add Fractions With Like Denominators
Demonstrates how to add fractions where the denominators are the same. Includes sample problems to try.
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: Add Fractions With Common Denominators
Add two fractions with the like denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics: 4.nf Making 22 Seventeenths in Different Ways
This task is a straightforward task related to adding fractions with the same denominator. The main purpose is to emphasize that there are many ways to decompose a fraction as a sum of fractions, similar to decompositions of whole...
CK-12 Foundation
Ck 12: Algebra: Rational Numbers in Applications
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Solve real-world problems involving the addition and subtraction of fractions and evaluate change.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Unit Closure
What is going on in the problem? What are you trying to figure out? What kind of model could you create for this problem? Students apply the skills they have learned throughout Unit 4.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Looking for Patterns + Show What You Know
How would you solve 3 1/4 - 1 5/6? What do students understand? What gaps do they have in their understanding? Students continue looking for patterns when they are adding and subtracting fractions and then they take a quiz.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Adding and Subtracting Fractions Day 2
How would you add 2 1/2 and 2/3? How would you find the difference between 2 1/2 and 2/3? Students continue to develop strategies for adding and subtracting fractions.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Adding and Subtracting Fractions Day 1
If Ashley ate 1/2 pizza, Tatyana ate 1/3 of a pizza, and Tiffany ate 5/8 of a pizza, how much pizza did they eat altogether? What's the smallest number of pizzas they ordered? How much was left? Students work to develop strategies for...
Quia
Ixl Learning: Fractions Overview
Brush up on your math skills relating to fractions then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
PBS
Pbs: Logical Leaps: Adding Fractions, Mixed Numbers, and Decimals on the Number Line
In this interactive, use logic to solve riddles involving a jumping frog contest. Add two consecutive jumps by one frog and place the jumps on the number line, finding equivalent fractions with common denominators to do so. Numbers are...
PBS
Pbs: Meerkatcher: Add Fractions With Unlike Denominators
The rascally gang of meerkats have escaped from their pens. Add fractions to fix the ladders and catch those 'kats! In this activity, students will focus on adding fractions, starting with single-digit denominators and working up. This...
E-learning for Kids
E Learning for Kids: Math: Husky Sled: Fractions and Decimals
In this interactive website students practice various skills including adding fractions with common denominators, adding fractions with different denominators, adding decimals, finding equivalent fractions, and calculating averages.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Fractions
This resource offers an overview of fractions from several aspects, including simplifying, reduced, mixed numbers and improper form, and basic operations. Examples and diagrams are included to help demonstrate each topic.
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.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Adding Fractions With Different Denominators
This personal site explains how to add fractions with different denominators by finding the least common denominator. Gives problems and games to practice this skill.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Fraction Adding and Subtracting
Use this discussion, provided by Shodor, to reinforce your knowledge on adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.
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.
Shodor Education Foundation
Shodor Interactivate: Lesson: Fraction Facts
The Shodor Education Foundation provides this lesson plan to introduce students to the basics of fractions including fraction operations and converting fractions both to decimals and percents. NCTM Standards are listed for this activity....
Math Medics
S.o.s. Math: Fractions: Addition
Explains step-by-step how to add fractions. Gives examples and exercises to practice this skill.
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.