Finding Common Denominators
I can find common denominators for fractions.
- Worksheet 18 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 28 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 38 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Grade 5 Adding and Subtracting Fractions Worksheets
Find a common unit before adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators. Use equivalent fractions, benchmarks, and models to check a result. The collection also includes mixed numbers, estimation, and word problems where students must decide what operation the situation requires.
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6 skills with 18 worksheet PDFs
Clear filtersAdding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
I can add fractions with unlike denominators.
- Worksheet 18 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 28 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 38 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators
I can subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
- Worksheet 18 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 28 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 38 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
I can add and subtract mixed numbers.
- Worksheet 18 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 28 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 38 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Word Problems with Fraction Addition and Subtraction
I can solve word problems with fraction addition and subtraction.
- Worksheet 18 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 28 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 38 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Estimating Sums and Differences of Fractions
I can estimate fraction sums and differences.
- Worksheet 18 problems. Models and Computation.
- Worksheet 28 problems. Find, Fix, and Work Backward.
- Worksheet 38 problems. Apply, Compare, and Design.
Make one worksheet a useful practice session
Ask the student to estimate, solve, and explain a check. Use the worked solutions after an independent attempt, then choose a different worksheet to apply the same skill in another way.
Read each worksheet description before choosing a task. Worksheet numbers are not difficulty ratings. Use a different form to apply the skill in a new way, not just to repeat the same questions.
Explore Grade 5 lessons or find a short topic quiz. Grade-level sequences vary; select the skills that match the student's current work.
Which PDF pages should I print?
Print page 1 for students. Page 2 contains worked solutions. Page 3 has optional book recommendations and is not needed for the activity.
When should students use the answer key?
Try the questions independently first. Then compare the steps, explain a correction, and check the result with a model or another method.
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