This worksheet on adding and subtracting fractions with common denominators is a part of a larger unit available on Teach This that will walk your students through the skills needed to add and subtract fractions.
Solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same or related denominators, using different strategies
Investigate strategies to solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same denominator
Investigate strategies to solve problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with the same denominator
Describes and represents mathematical situations in a variety of ways using mathematical terminology and some conventions
Selects and applies appropriate problem- solving strategies, including the use of digital technologies, in undertaking investigations
Gives a valid reason for supporting one possible solution over another
Compares, orders and calculates with fractions, decimals and percentages
Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to represent the properties of numbers
Compares and orders decimals up to 3 decimal places
Determines percentages of quantities, and finds equivalent fractions and decimals for benchmark percentage values
Selects and applies appropriate strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems
Compares and orders fractions with denominators of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10
Determines 1/2, 1/4, 1/5 and 1/10 of measures and quantities