Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Resource Overview Quantile® Measure:
670Q
Skill or Concept:
Add and subtract fractions with like denominators. (QT‐N‐199) Model and identify mixed numbers and their equivalent improper fractions. (QT‐N‐546)
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Set A9 Number & Operations: Adding & Subtracting Fractions Blackline Run a class set.
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Set A9 H Independent Worksheet 3 Independent Worksheet
Adding & Subtracting Fractions Use numbers, words, and labeled sketches to solve each of the problems below. Show all of your work. Use your fraction kit to help if you want. Note: If the answer turns out to be an improper fraction, change it to a mixed number. Problem
Explanation
example 1
3 8
+2
6 8
1
1
=48 2
3 8
6 8
1
1 8
1 8
1 8
1
1 8
1 8
1 8
1
9 8
makes 1
1 8
3+1
1 8
1 8
+
6 8
1 8
=
9 8
1 8
because there are
and then you have 1+2=3
3 8
1 8 8 8
in 1,
left over.
=4
1 7 8
+
4 8
=
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Bridges in Mathematics Grade 4 Supplement • A9.9
Set A9 Number & Operations: Adding & Subtracting Fractions Blackline Run a class set.
Independent Worksheet 3 Adding & Subtracting Fractions (cont.)
Problem
Explanation
2 7 8
+
4 8
=
3 2
3 4
+3
7 8
–
3 4
=
4 1
5 8
=
(Continued on next page.) A9.10 • Bridges in Mathematics Grade 4 Supplement
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Set A9 Number & Operations: Adding & Subtracting Fractions Blackline Run a class set.
Independent Worksheet 3 Adding & Subtracting Fractions (cont.)
Problem
Explanation
5 3 +2
5 6 3 6
3 –2
4 8 2 8
6
Challenge
7 4 –2
2 6 5 6
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Bridges in Mathematics Grade 4 Supplement • A9.11
A9.12 • Bridges in Mathematics Grade 4 Supplement
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