Adding Fractions Worksheets

Part of the reason why our printable fraction addition worksheets are a must-have set is they help kids surefootedly if not instantly obtain proficiency in finding the sum of unit fractions, proper and improper fractions, and mixed numbers. Featured here are exclusive resources on adding unit fractions, making a whole, finding the missing fractions, and finding the variables on fractions. This compilation of adding fractions worksheets is ideal for 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students. Access some of these worksheets for free.

Adding Fractions using Number Lines

Number line models are top-notch tools that teachers rely on to introduce fraction addition to children. Grab these pdf worksheets to recognize the addends, draw hops, find the sum, all using number line diagrams.

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Making a Whole - Pie

For students in grade 3, fraction manipulatives are the pathway to in-depth understanding of adding fractions. They zero in on the shaded parts of the figures and identify fractional pairs that make a whole.

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Making a Whole - Grid

Colored grids represent a whole partitioned into several equal parts. Identify each square as one part of a whole and determine the proper fraction that adds up with the given fraction to make a 1.

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Missing Like Fractions - All Fractions

Bringing fraction subtraction into play, this set grabs kids' imagination right away. Plug in the missing fractions by subtracting the addend given as proper/improper fraction or mixed number from the sum.

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Missing Variables - Like Fractions

Move on from numerical to algebraic equations! Rearrange the equations, isolate the variable, add or subtract the fractions, and solve for the value of the variable. Kids will sure hit it off with this practice tool!

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Adding Unit Fractions - Proper

Recognizing unit fractions as fractions with 1 in the numerator is the key to quickly and conversantly finding the sum of two such fractions. Cross-multiply the unit fractions and figure out the sum.

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Missing Unlike Fractions - All Fractions

One of the two addends is missing in the addition equation. Grade 4 kids work with a mixture of fractions with unlike denominators and solve for the unknown fraction or mixed number. A good dose of math intrigue!

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Missing Variables - Unlike Fractions

Stay a great step ahead of your fractionally well-to-do peers with these pdf worksheets for grade 5 and grade 6! Make the unknown variable the subject of the equation, and solve. A pdf that clamors for attention!

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Adding Unit Fractions - Mixed Numbers

These fraction addition pdf worksheets are abounding in mixed numbers with unit fractions in the fractional parts. Convert them to fractions, add equivalent like fractions, add them, and simplify.

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Circle the Fractions

With this fraction addition exercise, making a whole no longer feels like an unwelcome chore for kids in 3rd grade and 4th grade! Here's some great practice in circling a pair of fractions that add up to unity.

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Adding Unit Fractions - Mixed Review

Students in grade 4 and grade 5 must be twice as happy, for these printable adding fractions worksheets give them access to a review of adding unit fractions and mixed numbers involving unit fractions!

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Adding Like Fractions Worksheets

Navigate through this bunch of printable adding like fractions worksheets to be an accomplished master of adding fractions with like denominators! Use the variety of levels to gradually upgrade!

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Adding Fractions with Whole Numbers Worksheets

Count on the wealth of practice in our pdf worksheets to train students to add proper and improper fractions with whole numbers. Multiply the whole number by the denominator; sum up the product with the numerator.

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Adding Unlike Fractions Worksheets

Page through these adding unlike fractions worksheets for fluency in adding two proper and improper fractions with different denominators! Prove you're second to none in finding the missing addend, too!

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Adding Mixed Numbers Worksheets

With this exciting, myriad collection of pdf adding mixed fractions worksheets, you're sure to become more than just competent at adding mixed numbers and mixed numbers with proper and improper fractions.

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Adding Three Fractions Worksheets

Is adding three fractions in any way different from or trickier than adding two fractions? Delve into these pdf worksheets and explore the steps involved in performing addition of 3 like and unlike fractions!

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Adding Fractions Word Problems Worksheets

Get children used to adding fractions and mixed numbers in real life by gifting them our printable worksheets here. Stocked with various lifelike situations, this set is for sure a big hit among kids!

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