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Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Worksheets
A set of 3 worksheets to practice adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators.
Use these worksheets for students to practice adding and subtracting fractions with both like and unlike denominators.
There is a worksheet with like denominators, a worksheet with unlike denominators, and a set of word problems involving fractions.
An answer key is included in the download.
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Common Core Curriculum alignment
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.B.3.A
Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.B.3.C
Add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators, e.g., by replacing each mixed number with an equivalent fraction, and/or by using properties of operations and the relationship between addition and subtraction.
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.1
Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators. For example, 2/3 + 5...
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.2
Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole, including cases of unlike denominators, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem. Use benchmark fractions and number s...

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