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Add & Subtract Fractions Word Problems

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Fraction Word Problems: Adding & Subtracting Like Fractions Lesson

Fraction Word Problems: Adding & Subtracting Like Fractions Lesson

Sally Witherspoon - The Number Diva

Also included in:  4th Grade Fraction Operations Unit: Add, Subtract, & Multiply Fractions Bundle

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Word Problems Worksheets

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Word Problems Worksheets

Hello Learning

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Adding and Subtracting Fractions with UNLIKE Denominators WORD PROBLEMS

Adding and Subtracting Fractions with UNLIKE Denominators WORD PROBLEMS

Mixing it up in Middle

Adding and Subtracting Fractions & Mixed Numbers Word Problems {No Prep}

Jennifer Findley

Also included in:  5th Grade Word Problems BUNDLE with Digital Word Problems

Adding & Subtracting Unlike Fraction Word Problems, 5th Grade Practice Packet

Adding & Subtracting Unlike Fraction Word Problems, 5th Grade Practice Packet

Also included in:  5th Grade Adding & Subtracting Fractions Bundle, Common Core Fraction Unit

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Word Problems Task Cards 5th Grade Math Review

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Word Problems Task Cards 5th Grade Math Review

Promoting Success

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Adding and Subtracting Fractions Word Problems | 5th Grade: 5.NF.2

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Word Problems | 5th Grade: 5.NF.2

Games 4 Gains

Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Like Denominators Word Problems Task Cards

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Adding and Subtracting Fractions ~ Word Problems Sort & Solve

Adding and Subtracting Fractions ~ Word Problems Sort & Solve

Rulers and Pan Balances

5.NF.2 Task Cards: Word Problems {Add & Subtract Unlike Fractions/Mixed Numbers}

Kathleen and Mande'

Also included in:  5.NF.1-2 BUNDLE: Add & Subtract Fractions & Mixed Numbers

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Word Problems Differentiated

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Word Problems Differentiated

Tarheelstate Teacher

Also included in:  4th Grade Fractions 4.NF Adding Subtracting - Comparing - Multiplying - Decimal

Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Word Problems

Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Word Problems

Amanda Moore

Fraction Word Problems for 5th Grade

Mix and Math

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Adding and Subtracting Fractions Like Denominators Error Analysis Word Problems

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Like Denominators Error Analysis Word Problems

Katie Minor

Also included in:  Fraction Error Analysis BUNDLE 4th Grade

Adding and Subtracting Fractions & Mixed Numbers Solve and Snip® Word Problems

Adding and Subtracting Fractions & Mixed Numbers Solve and Snip® Word Problems

Smith Curriculum and Consulting

Also included in:  5th Grade Solve and Snip Bundle - Interactive Self-Checking Word Problems

Adding Subtracting Fractions Unlike Denominators Word Problems Worksheets

Adding Subtracting Fractions Unlike Denominators Word Problems Worksheets

Growing Grade by Grade

5.NF Adding, Subtracting, and Multiplying Fractions Multi-Step Word Problems

Amber Carpenter

Adding & Subtracting Fractions Word Problems 5th Grade Digital Math Pixel Art

Math Tech Connections

Also included in:  Digital Math Mystery Pixel Art 5th Grade Math Review Operations with Fractions

Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators for Google Forms™

Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators for Google Forms™

Also included in:  Fractions for Google Forms™ BUNDLE

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Project

Adding and Subtracting Fractions Project

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Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers Word Problem Task Cards - Set of 28

Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers Word Problem Task Cards - Set of 28

Jersey Girl Gone South

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Add and Subtract Fractions and Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators Math Mazes

Add and Subtract Fractions and Mixed Numbers with Like Denominators Math Mazes

Passport to Teaching

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Add & Subtract Fractions Word Problems - Boom Cards | Distance Learning

Add & Subtract Fractions Word Problems - Boom Cards | Distance Learning

Desert Designed

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Adding & Subtracting Fractions LIKE denominators Task Cards | Google

Adding & Subtracting Fractions LIKE denominators Task Cards | Google

Teaching With a Mountain View

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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.

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