Adding Subtracting Fractions Worksheets

Welcome to our Adding Subtracting Fractions Worksheets page.

Here you will find a wide range of 5th Grade Fraction Worksheets which will help your child to learn to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.

If you are looking for help, we also have a how-to add and subtract fractions video and links to our support pages about adding and subtracting fractions.

Adding Subtracting Fractions

How to Add and Subtract Fractions

Formula for adding two fractions

\[{a \over b} + {c \over d} = {ad + bc \over bd} \]

Formula for subtracting two fractions

\[{a \over b} - {c \over d} = {ad - bc \over bd} \]

Here you will find support pages about how to add and subtract fractions.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Video

This video clip shows you how to add and subtract fractions.

There are several different examples including adding and subtracting fractions with both like and unlike denominators, and also examples where one denominator is a multiple of the other.

Adding Subtracting Fractions Calculator

If you want to use our Free Fraction Calculator to do the work for you then use the link below.

Our Fraction calculator will allow you to add or subtract fractions and show you the steps to work it out.

Otherwise, for more detailed support, keep reading!

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Worksheets

Here you will find a selection of Fraction worksheets designed to help your child understand how to add and subtract 2 fractions.

The sheets have been split into sections so that you can easily select the right one for your needs.

Within each section the sheets get gradually harder and bring in different skills such as simplifying.

Before your child tackles adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, they should be confident with equivalent fractions.

Using these sheets will help your child to:

  • add and subtract 2 fractions with the same denominator;
  • add and subtract 2 fractions with different denominators;
  • add and subtract improper fractions;
  • apply their understanding of equivalent fractions;
  • simplify fractions;
  • convert an improper fraction to a mixed number.

Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators Worksheets

Adding and Subtracting Improper Fractions (like denominators)

Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators Online Quiz

Our quizzes have been created using Google Forms.

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For incorrect responses, we have added some helpful learning points to explain which answer was correct and why.

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This quick quiz tests your understanding and skill at adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators.

Adding Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Worksheets

Adding and Subtracting Improper Fractions (unlike denominators)

Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Quiz

Our quizzes have been created using Google Forms.

At the end of the quiz, you will get the chance to see your results by clicking 'See Score'.

This will take you to a new webpage where your results will be shown. You can print a copy of your results from this page, either as a pdf or as a paper copy.

For incorrect responses, we have added some helpful learning points to explain which answer was correct and why.

We do not collect any personal data from our quizzes, except in the 'First Name' and 'Group/Class' fields which are both optional and only used for teachers to identify students within their educational setting.

We also collect the results from the quizzes which we use to help us to develop our resources and give us insight into future resources to create.

For more information on the information we collect, please take a look at our Privacy Policy

We would be grateful for any feedback on our quizzes, please let us know using our Contact Us link, or use the Facebook Comments form at the bottom of the page.

This quick quiz tests your understanding and skill at adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.

Fun Quiz Facts

  • This quiz attempted a total of 738 times in the last academic year.
  • The average (mean) score was 9.8 out of 15 marks.
  • Can you beat the mean score?

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Fractions Adding and Subtracting Generated Sheets

We have created a random generator for making your own adding and subtracting fractions worksheets.

You can change your fraction values, choose whether you want like or unlike denominators or change from proper to improper fractions.

Separate Adding and Subtracting Fractions Worksheets

The sheets in this section will help you practice just adding fractions.

Some of the sheets also involve simplifying the fractions and converting the answers to mixed fractions.

Equivalent Fractions

Equivalent fractions are fractions which have the same value as each other.

We have a support page to help you understand all about equivalent fractions, and also some equivalent fractions worksheets.

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

Here you will find a selection of Fraction Worksheets based on multiplying and dividing fractions.

Using these sheets will help your child to:

  • multiply and divide fractions by whole numbers and other fractions;
  • multiply and divide mixed fractions.

All the printable fraction worksheets in this section support the Elementary Math benchmarks for 5th Grade.

Least Common Multiple Calculator

Our Least Common Multiple Calculator will find the lowest common multiple of 2 or more numbers.

It will tell you the best multiple to convert the denominators of the fractions you are adding or subtracting into.

There are also some worked examples.

 

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