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Adding and Subtracting Fractions

15 questions

5th - 5th Grade

Mathematics

Adding and Subtracting Fractions is a free printable Grade 5 mathematics worksheet with 15 multiple-choice questions and a complete answer key. It focuses on adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators, using a least common denominator, and identifying whether fraction work is correct. Students solve both computation problems and fraction word problems involving distance and ingredient amounts. The worksheet includes examples such as 1/4 + 1/2, 8/9 − 1/3, 4/5 − 1/20, and sums or differences involving denominators such as 5, 6, 9, and 12. By choosing among calculated results and distractors, students practise finding equivalent fractions, performing operations with a common denominator, and applying fraction addition and subtraction in context. It is designed for Grade 5 math practice, review, or formative assessment and is available as a free printable worksheet with an answer key.

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Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Total questions: 15

Name
Class
Date
1.
Question Image
a)
14/16
b)
7/8
c)
8/7
d)
4/10
2.
Question Image
a)
2/5
b)
5/6
c)
4/6
d)
1/5
3.
Is this a correct answer?
Is this a correct answer?
a)
Yes, the student correctly added.
b)
No, you cannot add unlike denominators
c)
No, 5 + 7 is not 12
d)
No, 2 + 3 is not 5
4.
Solve this equation using the least common denominator.
¼ + ½
a)
3/4
b)
2/8
c)
6/4
d)
6/8
5.
8/9 - 1/3 = 
a)
7/6
b)
5/9
c)
2/3
d)
8/27
6.
4/5 - 1/20 = 
a)
0
b)
20/15
c)
3/15
d)
15/20
7.
Pam walks 7/8 of a mile to school.  Paul walks 1/2 of a mile to school.  How much farther does Pam walk than Paul? 
a)
3/8
b)
4/5
c)
1 3/8
d)
3/4
8.
Marty made two types of cookies.  He used 2/3 cup of sugar for one recipe and 1/4 cup  of sugar for the other.  How much sugar did he use in all? 
a)
5/12
b)
3/7
c)
11/12
d)
1/3
9.
What is 3/4 - 1/2?
a)
1      1/4
b)
4/5
c)
1/4
d)
5/6
10.
What is 8/9 - 5/6?
a)
1/18
b)
3/4
c)
6/7
d)
10/12
11.
Question Image
a)
1/12
b)
1
c)
2/35
d)
23/25
12.

 14+23\frac{1}{4}+\frac{2}{3}  

a)

 312\frac{3}{12}  

b)

 34\frac{3}{4}  

c)

 1112\frac{11}{12}  

d)

 37\frac{3}{7}  

13.

 512+16\frac{5}{12}+\frac{1}{6}  

a)

 618\frac{6}{18}  

b)

 612\frac{6}{12}  

c)

 34\frac{3}{4}  

d)

 712\frac{7}{12}  

14.

89−56\frac{8}{9}-\frac{5}{6}

a)

118\frac{1}{18}

b)

33\frac{3}{3}

c)

318\frac{3}{18}

d)

154\frac{1}{54}

15.

35−26\frac{3}{5}-\frac{2}{6}



a)

0

b)

13\frac{1}{3}

c)

130\frac{1}{30}

d)

415\frac{4}{15}

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Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Total questions: 15

1.
b) 7/8
2.
b) 5/6
3.
b) No, you cannot add unlike denominators
4.
a) 3/4
5.
b) 5/9
6.
d) 15/20
7.
a) 3/8
8.
c) 11/12
9.
c) 1/4
10.
a) 1/18
11.
c) 2/35
12.
c)

 1112\frac{11}{12}  

13.
d)

 712\frac{7}{12}  

14.
a)

118\frac{1}{18}

15.
d)

415\frac{4}{15}

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What does the Adding and Subtracting Fractions worksheet cover?

This Grade 5 worksheet uses 15 multiple-choice questions to practise adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators. Students find a least common denominator, convert fractions to equivalent forms, solve computation and word problems, and evaluate whether a fraction addition method is correct.

How can I use this worksheet to teach adding and subtracting fractions?

First model how to rewrite fractions such as 1/2 and 1/4 with a common denominator before combining the numerators. Then have students work through the multiple-choice items, asking them to explain why distractors such as adding unlike denominators directly are incorrect and how the distance and cookie problems represent fraction operations.

What mistakes should I watch for on this fractions worksheet?

Watch for students adding or subtracting unlike denominators without finding equivalent fractions, as highlighted by the worksheet’s error-analysis question. Students may also choose distractors created by changing only one fraction, operating on denominators as well as numerators, or failing to identify the correct common-denominator result in problems such as 8/9 − 5/6.

How do I assign and grade this Adding and Subtracting Fractions worksheet?

On Wayground, assign it as a printable PDF or as a digital quiz, depending on whether students will complete the 15 multiple-choice questions on paper or online. The worksheet includes a complete answer key, and printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the **Wayground for Teachers** app.

How can I differentiate this fractions worksheet for my students?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size so fraction expressions, denominators, and answer choices are easier to scan. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language while keeping its multiple-choice fraction practice format.

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