Adding fractions with different denominators worksheet pdf

Our printable adding unlike fractions worksheets help transform an otherwise daunting task of adding fractions with different denominators into a snap! A gold mine of free resources, these pdfs are inspired by the fact that when children add using a sequence of steps, they breeze through the hardest addition tasks and staying on a par with their arithmetically gifted peers becomes a piece of cake. The first step is to find the least common multiple of the denominators and then rewrite the given fractions as equivalent fractions. Add the numerators and remember to reduce the answer to its lowest term.

These pdf worksheets are most recommended for students in grade 4 and grade 5.

CCSS: 5.NF

Adding fractions with different denominators worksheet pdf

Adding fractions with different denominators worksheet pdf

Welcome to our Adding Fractions Worksheets page.

We have a range of worksheets designed to help students learn to add two fractions together.

Our sheets range in difficulty from easier supported sheets with like denominators to harder sheets with different denominators and three fractions to add.

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Adding Fractions Worksheets

How to Add Fractions

Here you will find support pages and our adding fraction calculator to help you to learn about how to add fractions.

Formula for adding two fractions

\[{a \over b} + {c \over d} = {ad + bc \over bd} \]

Adding Fractions Worksheets

Here you will find a selection of Fraction worksheets designed to help your child practice how to add two or three fractions.

The sheets are carefully graded so that the easiest sheets come first, and the most difficult sheet is the last one.

Next to each sheet is a description of the math skills involved.

Using these sheets will help your child to:

  • apply their understanding of equivalent fractions;
  • add 2 fractions with like denominators;
  • add 2 or 3 fractions with different denominators;

These skills and worksheets are aimed at 3rd through to 7th grade.

The easiest sheets with like denominators are suitable for 3rd graders (sheet 1)

The hardest sheets with adding 3 fractions with different denominators are more suitable for 7th graders.

Adding Fractions (like denominators) Worksheets

If you are looking to add fractions which have the same denominator, take a look at our sheets below.

Adding Fractions with Like Denominators Quiz

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At the end of the quiz, you will get the chance to see your results by clicking 'See Score'.

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This quick quiz tests your knowledge and skill at adding fractions with like denominators.

Adding Fractions (unlike denominators) Worksheets

Adding Fractions (with unlike) Denominators Quiz

Our quizzes have been created using Google Forms.

At the end of the quiz, you will get the chance to see your results by clicking 'See Score'.

This will take you to a new webpage where your results will be shown. You can print a copy of your results from this page, either as a pdf or as a paper copy.

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We do not collect any personal data from our quizzes, except in the 'First Name' and 'Group/Class' fields which are both optional and only used for teachers to identify students within their educational setting.

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This quick quiz tests your knowledge and skill at adding a range of fractions.

Take a look at some more of our resources similar to these.

More Adding Subtracting Fractions

The sheets in this section will help you practice both adding and subtracting a range of fractions.

Some of the sheets also involve simplifying the fractions and converting the answers to mixed fractions.

Least Common Multiple Calculator

Our Least Common Multiple Calculator will find the lowest common multiple of 2 or more numbers.

It will tell you the best multiple to convert the denominators of the fractions you are adding into.

There are also some worked examples.

Equivalent Fractions Worksheets

This is a pre-requisite for knowing how to add and subtract fractions.

Using these sheets will help your child to:

  • develop an understanding of equivalent fractions;
  • know when two fractions are equivalent;
  • find a fraction that is equivalent to another.

Multiplying and Dividing Fractions

Using these sheets will help your child to:

  • multiply and divide fractions by whole numbers and other fractions;
  • multiply and divide mixed fractions.

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How do you add fractions with unlike denominators step by step?

To add fractions with unlike denominators, you should:.
Find the common denominator..
Rewrite each fraction using the common denominator..
Add the numerators..
Carry across the common denominator..
If possible, reduce the final fraction..