Finding common denominators is an important strategy when adding fractions with unlike denominators. In the first two questions in this three-question task, fifth graders are asked to combine fractions and draw a picture to show their...

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.

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,...

Practice adding mixed numbers with like denominators with your upper elementary schoolers. The cartoon figure at the top of the page reminds learners how to tackle the problem. There are 14 problems listed. 

In order to create some tasty fudge, learners must adapt a recipe. Using a recipe for fudge, ingredients must be correctly converted using fractions. If one fraction is incorrect, the fudge will reveal it! Although you will only make one...

Fifth and sixth graders compare decimals to the place-value structure in the base-ten number system. They represent fractions as parts of unit wholes, as parts of a set, as locations on a number line, and as divisions of whole numbers....

In this fractions worksheet, students add the fractions together with common denominators and reduce them to their smallest terms. Students add 18 problems.

In the over baking fractions, students add mixed fractions, multiply decimals,, and use the order of operations to solve multi-step problems. They evaluate six problems involving mixed fractions and decimals.

Middle schoolers write fractions as decimals. They multiply, add, and subtract positive and negative fractions and decimals. This one-page worksheet contains ten problems.

In this adding mixed numbers worksheet, students add whole numbers and fractions with common denominators. Students solve sixteen problems.

For this adding and subtracting three step problems worksheet, learners add, subtract, or both add and subtract fractions with uncommon denominators and mixed numbers. Students solve 10 problems.

In this simplifying fractions with common denominators worksheet, students add and subtract each problem and find the simplest form. Students solve 12 problems. 

In this adding fractions worksheet, students view a review and add fractions with common denominators and convert the answers. Students solve fourteen problems.

In this adding fractions worksheet, students add fractions with common denominators, write answers as mixed numbers, and reduce to greatest common factor. Students solve 14 problems.

In this adding fractions activity, students find the sums of fractions with common denominators and rename and reduce the answers. Students solve 14 problems.

Young scholars add fractions with the same denominators. In this algebra lesson plan, students solve fractions with common denominators. There are ten practice problems to get better at this skill.

In this fraction addition worksheet, learners add the fraction equations and reduce the answers to lowest terms. Students solve 18 problems.

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...

The class solves 19 problems involving rational expressions. They find the least common denominator of fractions, make fractions equivalent and then add or subtract fractions containing rational expressions.

Learners discover the relationship between musical rhythms and fractions. They add musical notes together to produce fractions and create addition and subtraction problems with musical notes. Students complete worksheets and create their...

Third graders review concepts of fractions, and one-half. They discuss self portraits and the relationships of eyes, nose and mouth to the whole face. Students create base-line self-portraits. On the second day, 3rd graders observe and...

 Young mathematicians respond to a series of comprehension questions after reading an article about simplifying fractions.

The title says it all: fractions mean division. Explore number sense and operations as you flip from slide to slide, describing how fractions and division are the same thing. Learners will work through a series of problems where they...

This PowerPoint demonstrates how to add mixed numbers with unlike denominators. The slides display examples of problems, along with steps that students can easily follow.