Fraction Addition and Subtraction
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Fraction Addition and Subtraction
Fraction Strategies
Year 5 | Mathematics and Statistics | Te Mātaiaho Phase 2: Number – Rational numbers
Use equivalent fractions and common denominators. Show your working clearly.
Worked example: To add 1/2 + 1/4, rename 1/2 as 2/4. Then 2/4 + 1/4 = 3/4.
Section A: Same Denominators
Add or subtract. Simplify your answer where possible.
Section B: Denominators That Are Multiples
Rename one fraction so the denominators are the same.
Subtraction and Problem Solving
Section C: Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Some questions require regrouping one whole. Show each step.
Section D: Fractions in Everyday Life
Challenge
Answer Key
Section A: 1. 5/8 2. 1/3 3. 5/7 4. 1/2 5. 5/6 6. 1/2
Section B: 7. 3/4 8. 7/10 9. 1/2 10. 5/8 11. 1/2 12. 5/8
Section C: 13. 1 1/2 14. 2 3/5 15. 2 1/2 16. 3 3/8
Section D: 17. 7/10 km 18. 1/4 litre 19. 3/4 cup
Challenge: 1 7/20 metres
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