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Add & Subtract Fractions Word Problems
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These word problems require simple addition and subtraction of fractions and mixed numbers. Only fractions with like denominators are considered.

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Adding Fractions Word Problems
National Curriculum Objectives Mathematics Y3: (3F4) Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator within one whole. Mathematics Y4: (4F4) Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator beyond one whole. Mathematics Y5: (5F3) Add and subtract fractions with denominators that are multiples of the same number. Mathematics Y6: (6F4) Add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers using the concept of equivalent fractions.
Differentiation:
Beginner Adding fractions with the same denominator and different numerators within one whole. Aimed at Year 3 Secure/Year 4 Emerging.
Easy Adding fractions with the same denominators and different numerators which add to one whole or higher than one. Aimed at Year 3 Mastery/Year 4 Secure/Year 5 Emerging.
Tricky Adding fractions with denominators that are double and half of each other which could add to one whole or higher than one. Answers should be given in mixed numbers. Aimed at Year 4 Mastery/Year 5 Developing.
Expert Adding fractions with denominators that are multiple of the same number. Answers should be given in mixed numbers. Aimed at Year 5 Secure/Year 6 Emerging.
Brainbox Adding fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers. Answers should be given in mixed numbers and should be simplified. Aimed at Year 5 Mastery/Year 6 Secure.
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Children will practise adding and subtracting fractions with the same denominator within one whole with this set of worksheets. They will match the diagram calculations to their correct answers, fill in the missing parts of the fraction sentences and complete a variety of word problems.
Answers are included.
Foundation and stretch level worksheets are also available.
- Key Stage: Key Stage 2
- Subject: Maths
- Topic: Fraction Calculations
- Topic Group: Fractions
- Year(s): Year 3
- Media Type: PDF
- Resource Type: Worksheet
- Last Updated: 14/12/2021
- Resource Code: M2WAT757
- Spec Point(s): Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator within one whole [for example, 5/7 + 1/7 = 6/7].
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