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Fraction Addition and Subtraction Practice

📝 Worksheet medium ⏱️ 15 minutes 8 problems
Fraction Addition and Subtraction Practice
Grade 5 Mathematics LearnCrux.com
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Directions
  • Fill in each blank carefully.
  • Circle or mark the best answer for each multiple-choice question.
  • Match each prompt to the best option before writing your answer.
  • Use the larger space to show your thinking on word problems.
1. Why do 1/2 and 1/3 need a common denominator before they are added?
2. 1/2 + 1/3 = __
3. Match 3/4 and 1/8 to a useful common denominator.
Match with:
Answer:
4. 5/6 - 1/4 = __
5. Which answer is the best simplified sum for 3/8 + 1/8?
6. Why is 2/3 + 1/6 not equal to 3/9?
7. 1 1/2 + 2/4 = __
8. Which estimate is closest to 5/8 + 1/3?
📋 Teacher Answer Key
1. The parts must be the same size
2. 5/6
3. 8
4. 7/12
5. 1/2
6. the fractions must be renamed with equal-sized parts before adding
7. 2
8. a little less than 1

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