📚 Part 1: Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Success Criteria: I can add and subtract fractions with the same or related denominators and show my working.

1. Calculate: 3/8 + 2/8 = _______

2. Calculate: 5/6 - 1/6 = _______

3. What is 1/4 + 1/2? (Hint: Think about equivalent fractions)

2/6

3/4

1/6

2/4

Show your working:

4. Calculate: 7/10 - 3/5 = _______

Remember: Convert to related denominators first!

🍕 Part 2: Real-Life Problems

Success Criteria: I can solve fraction problems in real-life contexts and explain my reasoning.

5. Sarah ate 2/8 of a pizza and Tom ate 3/8 of the same pizza. How much pizza did they eat altogether?

6. A recipe calls for 3/4 cup of flour. If you have already added 1/2 cup, how much more flour do you need?

7. Draw a visual model to show 1/3 + 1/6:

Answer: 1/3 + 1/6 = _______

For Advanced Learners: Try these more challenging problems!

8. Calculate: 2 1/4 + 1 3/8 = _______

Challenge: Work with mixed numbers!

9. Which statements are correct? (Select all that apply)

1/2 + 1/4 = 3/4

5/6 - 1/3 = 1/2

3/10 + 2/5 = 7/10

7/8 - 1/2 = 3/8

10. Reflection: Explain in your own words how to add fractions with different denominators.