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Fractions: Subtracting Like Denominators
These presentations, designed by Monica Yuskatis, are among the best math PowerPoints you can find. Use this one to lead your pupils through the steps needed to subtract fractions with like denominators, then simplify the answers into...
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Exploring Equivalent Fractions
An extensive instructional activity explores equivalent fractions and is intended for three 60-minute periods. Young mathematicians compare and order fractions with like and unlike denominators. Included are worksheets, assessments, and...
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...
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Comparing Fractions
Young mathematicians compare two fractions with like denominators and then move to the next level to compare fractions with unlike denominators. They will first try to use mental math to make educated guesses. There are a few guidelines...
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Fractions VII - Adding Like Denominators
This series of presentations on fractions by Monica Yuskaitis is quite good. In this one, she has learners practice the skill of adding fractions with like denominators, then simplifying their answers. Feedback is given for each answer...
Math Drills
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions (B)
Grab your stopwatch...ready, set, go! Time youngsters as they solve the addition and subtraction of mixed fractions. There are 12 problems provided, all of which have common denominators. An excellent practice!
Norm Mitchell
Add and Subtract Fractions
Designed as a quiz for your elementary mathematicians, this resource contains 17 problems. The first 15 problems involve adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators, while the last two problems are word problems. Your...
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Add and Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators: 2 (Word Problems)
For this fraction worksheet, fourth and fifth graders solve six word problems, all having to do with adding or subtracting fractions with like denominators. This worksheet can be adapted to the Common Core standards in math.
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Subtract Mixed Numbers With Like Denominators (G)
Young scholars solve 14 problems in which mixed numbers with like denominators are subtracted. An example is provided on this page.
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Fraction Fun
Learners solve 22 problems in which simple fractions with like denominators are added, subtracted and compared. Good practice for your third and fourth graders!
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,...
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Fraction City
Welcome to Fraction City! This is an incredibly interactive and fun way to teach properties of fractions, and reaches multiple learning styles. Scholars create "blocks" by folding strips of paper in various increments (thirds, fourths,...
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Fractions of A Pizza
Students view a large illustration of a pizza with parts of velcro. In this addition and subtraction of fractions lesson, students solve problems based on the pieces missing from the pizza. Students take a fraction quiz. Order a fresh,...
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Drop it or not?
Students explore fractions. For this fraction lesson, students play an interactive game and use manipulatives to practice working with fractions.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers
Elementary schoolers participate with their teacher's instruction to learn to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers. They use fraction strips to complete addition and subtraction problems. A step-by-step script is provided to help...
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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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Add Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators (F)
In this adding mixed numbers practice activity, students solve 14 problems that require them to add mixed numbers that have like denominators.
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Add Mixed Numbers With Like Denominators [J]
In this mixed number addition worksheet, students add a total of 14 problems, using mixed numbers with like denominators. An example problem appears at the top of the worksheet.
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Add and Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators - CA Standards Worksheet
In this fraction worksheet, students solve 6 word problems that have to do with adding or subtracting fractions with like denominators. All answers are to be reduced to simplest form.
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Adding and Subtracting Like Fractions [E]
In this fraction worksheet, students add or subtract 10 fraction problems. Answers included on page 2; a link to additional worksheets is present.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions [D]
For this fraction worksheet, students add or subtract 10 fraction problems. Answers included on page 2; a link to additional worksheets is present.
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions [C]
In this fraction worksheet, learners add or subtract like fractions, 10 problems total. Answers are included on page 2 and a link to more worksheets is present.
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Fraction Food Frenzy
Students study addition of fractions with like denominators using illustrations and problem solving.
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Adding Fractions With Like Denominators
Learners investigate the concept of adding fractions with like denominators. They review how to combine the numerators. Students use cutouts to handle fractions that are hands on while comparing them to slices of pizza. They work...