Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators - Worksheet 1 - 5th Grade
EasyPractice adding and subtracting unlike denominators with equal parts, exact answers and worked examples.
easy: Use halves, thirds and fourths.
15 problems · 20-30 minutes · Skills: fractions, addition, subtraction
About This Worksheet
This easy-level worksheet contains 15 problems designed for 5th Grade students practicing adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. Easy worksheets use simpler numbers and straightforward problem types to build confidence and reinforce foundational skills.
Identify a numerator and denominator and recognize equal-sized parts.
- Practice adding and subtracting unlike denominators with equal parts, exact answers and worked examples.
- Check your result using the method in the example before moving to the next question.
How to Solve: Worked Example
- Use the common denominator 12.
- Add the numerators, keep the common denominator, then simplify.
Answer Key
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