These worksheets teach your students how to add and subtract fractions by finding common denominators.

This is a solid helping of sum and difference problems using fractions only. The most important thing to remember is that you cannot really attempt anything until get those base numbers (denominators) in the same hemisphere, you get my drift. Once that is complete, it is a totally downhill battle. The fun part of this whole section can be found about mid-way down this page. See what you think.

How do you add and subtract fractions? Fractions are numbers that represent a portion of a whole number. There are two types of fractions, and these include proper fractions and improper fractions. Proper fractions are those that lie between 0 and 1. The denominator of such fractions is greater than the numerators. Improper fractions are those that have a value greater than 1. The denominator of these fractions is lesser than the numerator. Whether it's a proper fraction or an improper fraction, adding and subtraction is pretty simple. Follow these simple steps to understand the concept better. Step 1: Identify the Type of Fraction - The first step is to identify the type of fraction, whether they are like-fractions on unlike-fractions. Like-fractions are those that have the same denominators, and unlike-fractions are those that have different denominators. Step 2: Taking LCM - The next step after you identify the type of fraction is taking the LCM, it is a step that you have to take when you are dealing with unlike fractions. Two fractions can only be added or subtracted if their denominators are the same. You have to find the LCM of the denominators. Multiply each fraction with a number than can help you turn an unlike-fraction into a like-fraction. The number you choose to multiply the denominator with, you need to multiply the same number to the numerator. Skip this step if you are dealing with like fractions. Step 3: Start Solving - Once you have obtained the same denominators, you can take out the common fraction 1/(same denominator)(add or subtract the numerators). These worksheets explain how to add and subtract fractions and simplify the answer. Your students will use these sheets to practice adding and subtracting simple fractions.



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Adding Fractions Lesson

This worksheet explains how to add fractions and simplify the answer. The step-by-step solution to a sample problem is presented.

Solving for X with Fractions

Students will practice solving for X in a problem involving fractions. A sample problem is solved, and two practice problems are provided.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Worksheet

Students will solve each problem by adding or subtracting fractions with this worksheet.

Practice Solving for X

Students will solve for X in equations involving mixed fractions. Ten problems are provided.

Adding and Subtracting Simple and Mixed Fractions

Students will solve problems by adding and subtracting both simple and mixed fractions. You can work through all of these slowly and quickly.

Warm Ups

Students solve word problems that require them to add or subtract fractions. Example problem: Mom baked an apple cake and divided it into 10 slices. Bob then ate 5/10 of a piece of cake, and Jack ate 8/4 pieces of cake. What part of the cake is now left?

Fraction Word Puzzle

In this way solve all the problems and find an alphabet for the answer and place it at right place to solve the riddle.

Solving Fraction Word Puzzles

This worksheet gives step-by-step instructions on how to add and subtract fractions and solves a sample puzzle. Two practice puzzles are provided.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions to Solve a Puzzle

Find the letters that match these answers. Write them in the boxes to solve the riddle. Why did John get detention from his teacher?

Unlike Puzzle

When is the most important time of day to eat well?

Solve the Riddle Fractions

Eight problems are matched with letters of the alphabet. Students will solve the problems and write the letters in the boxes underneath the answers to solve the riddle.

Solve a Simple Riddle

Students will add and subtract fractions to match letters of the alphabet to the correct answers. Four problems are provided.

How to Solve Fraction Word Puzzles

Place the letter B at right place in the boxes given above. In this way solve all the problems and find a letter for the answer and place it at right place to solve the blank.

More Fun Fraction Riddles

Students will solve addition and subtraction problems to find out what cows play at parties. Ten problems are provided.

Can You Solve the Riddle?

Students will solve addition and subtraction problems to find out why bees have sticky hair. Eleven problems are provided.

Fun Fraction Word Puzzles

Students will solve addition and subtraction problems to find out where cows go to have fun. Eight problems are provided.

Warm Up Puzzle

Solve the puzzle to find out where the Sun sets.