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Fraction Addition Subtraction Worksheet

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Fraction Addition Subtraction Worksheet

Fraction shapes illustration

🎯 WALT: We are learning to add and subtract unit fractions with the same denominator

📊 Part 1: Visual Fraction Problems

1. Look at the fraction strips below. What equation do they show?

Strip 1: [■][■][□][□] (2 out of 4 parts shaded)

Strip 2: [■][□][□][□] (1 out of 4 parts shaded)

Total: [■][■][■][□] (3 out of 4 parts shaded)

Equation: _____ + _____ = _____

2. Circle the correct answer for: 1/8 + 2/8 = ?

2/8

3/8

3/16

1/8

3. Solve: 4/6 - 1/6 = ____
4. Draw circles to show 2/5 + 1/5. Then write the answer.

Answer: 2/5 + 1/5 = ____

✏️ Part 2: Real-World Fraction Problems

5. Sarah ate 2/8 of a chocolate bar. Her brother ate 1/8 of the same chocolate bar. How much chocolate did they eat altogether?

Answer: _____ of the chocolate bar

6. Tom had 5/6 of a pizza. He gave away 2/6 of the pizza to his friend. How much pizza does Tom have left?

Answer: _____ of the pizza

7. Which of these fraction problems can you solve? Tick all that apply.

1/4 + 2/4

1/3 + 1/5

3/7 - 1/7

1/2 + 1/4

🌟 Extension Challenge

8. Create your own fraction story problem using addition or subtraction. Then solve it!

My story problem:

My working:

Answer: ________________

9. Explain in your own words: Why do the denominators need to be the same when adding fractions?

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