Adding and Subtracting Fractions Worksheets
Practice adding and subtracting fractions with equal parts, exact answers and worked examples.
Before you begin
Identify a numerator and denominator and recognize equal-sized parts.
Worked example
Calculate 2/3 + 1/3. Simplify.
- Use the common denominator 9.
- Add the numerators, keep the common denominator, then simplify.
Answer: 1
Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
Choose your level
- Easy: Use halves, thirds and fourths.
- Medium: Use more equal parts and larger denominators.
- Hard: Use improper fractions or combine two steps.
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Preview and print an easy set
Try six questions below, or choose a full set at your level.
1
Calculate 1/2 + 1/2. Simplify.
2
Calculate 2/4 − 1/4. Simplify.
3
Calculate 2/4 + 1/4. Simplify.
4
Calculate 1/3 − 1/3. Simplify.
5
Calculate 2/3 + 1/3. Simplify.
6
Calculate 3/4 − 1/4. Simplify.
Answer Key
1. 12. 1/43. 3/44. 05. 16. 1/2