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Adding and Subtracting Fractions

9 questions

5th - 5th Grade

Mathematics

This Grade 5 mathematics worksheet helps students add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers by finding and using common denominators. Across 9 questions, students identify fraction pairs that can share denominators of 9, 10, and 18; represent a mixed-number addition problem; solve a mixed-number subtraction word problem; and add several fractions and mixed numbers. The worksheet uses multiple select, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and dropdown formats to check both procedural accuracy and reasoning. Students also compare equivalent forms, such as 2 9/12 and 2 3/4, and evaluate whether a fractional estimate is reasonable in context. It is designed for Grade 5 math practice, independent work, review, or a formative check after instruction on equivalent fractions and common denominators. This free printable worksheet includes a complete answer key for efficient checking and feedback.

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Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Total questions: 9

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mrs. Kronenfeld spent 2 1/5 hours reading a book and 1/2 hour on her Peloton. Which models or statements represent the problem. Choose all that are correct.

a)

You can use a common denominator of 10 can be used to add the fractions.

b)

Mrs. Kronenfeld spent more than 3 hours combined on her activities.

c)

The sum can be written as 11/5 + 1/2

d)

2 2/10 + 5/10

2.

​ ​ A common denominator of 18 (choose which set of fractions can be used for a common denominator of 18)

a)

3/4, 2/5

b)

2/3, 5/8

c)

3/6, 2/9

d)

1/2, 7/8

3.

Choose the set of fractions that can be used for a common denominator of 9

a)

2/9, 1/3

b)

1/3, 2/6

c)

9/10, 4/9

d)

5/6, 2/3

4.

Choose which set of fractions can have a common denominator of 10

a)

7/8, 1/2

b)

3/4, 5/6

c)

1/2, 6/7

d)

3/5, 1/2

5.

A city park has two trails. One trail, the Idyllwild, is 4 2/9 mile long and the other trail, the Sequoia, is 2 1/3 mile long. How much longer is the Idyllwild trail than the Sequoia trail? Enter your answer below.

(a)  

6.

Mrs. McNitt has a busy afternoon. She makes a list of all the tasks she has to complete and how long it will take to complete each task.

Grades papers 2/3

Cooks Dinner 1/2

Works out 3/4

Read 5/6

How long will it take Mrs. McNitt to complete all her tasks?

a)

Over 3 hours

b)

2 9/12 hours OR

2 3/4 hours

c)

2 hours

d)

9/16 of an hour

7.

Match the following

6/7

2/7 + 4/7 =

3/11

9/11 - 6/11 =

15/19

8/19 + 7/19 =

5/6

2/6 + 1/2 =

3/4

1/2 + 1/4 =

8.

Mrs. McNitt says it will take her less than 1 1/4 hours to complete her tasks because they will only take 9/12 of an hour to complete. Is she correct?

Mrs. McNitt ​ (a)   correct. To solve this problem she should multiply the numerator of the fraction for each task by the factor used to create ​ the ​ (b)   . It will take her ​ (c)   hour(s) for these tasks, which is ​ (d)   than​ 1 1/4 hours.

Choose from the below words
is
is not
common denominator
least common multiple
numerator
2 9/12
6/12
more
less
9.

What is 4 2/3 + 1 2/9

a)

5 4/12

b)

5 4/27

c)

5 8/9

d)

4 3/4

Answer Key

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Total questions: 9

1.
a)

You can use a common denominator of 10 can be used to add the fractions.

, c)

The sum can be written as 11/5 + 1/2

, d)

2 2/10 + 5/10

2.
c)

3/6, 2/9

3.
a)

2/9, 1/3

4.
d)

3/5, 1/2

5.
1 8/9
6.
b)

2 9/12 hours OR

2 3/4 hours

7.

6/7

 - 

2/7 + 4/7 =

, 

3/11

 - 

9/11 - 6/11 =

, 

15/19

 - 

8/19 + 7/19 =

, 

5/6

 - 

2/6 + 1/2 =

, 

3/4

 - 

1/2 + 1/4 =

8.
is, common denominator, 2 9/12, more
9.
c)

5 8/9

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FAQs

What does this adding and subtracting fractions worksheet cover?

This Grade 5 worksheet covers finding common denominators, rewriting equivalent fractions, and adding or subtracting fractions and mixed numbers. Its 9 items use multiple select, multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, matching, and dropdown formats, including problems such as 2 1/5 + 1/2, a mixed-number subtraction situation, and 4 2/3 + 1 2/9. Students must also interpret equivalent forms and check whether a fractional result is reasonable.

How can I use this worksheet to teach common denominators and fraction operations?

Introduce the worksheet by modeling how 2 1/5 can be rewritten as 2 2/10 before adding 1/2 as 5/10. Then have students explain why denominator pairs such as 3/5 and 1/2 can use 10, while pairs such as 3/4 and 2/5 cannot use 10 as a common denominator. After the selected-response items, use the trail-length subtraction and task-time addition problems to connect the procedure to mixed-number contexts and ask students to justify whether their answers are reasonable.

What mistakes should I watch for on this fractions worksheet?

Watch for students choosing a denominator that is not a multiple of both original denominators, or changing a denominator without multiplying the numerator by the same factor. They may also read 2 1/5 as 2/5 instead of rewriting it as 11/5, confuse 9/12 with 9/16, or fail to recognize that 2 9/12 equals 2 3/4. In the subtraction word problem, check that students subtract the fractional parts correctly rather than subtracting numerators and denominators independently.

How do I assign and grade this adding and subtracting fractions worksheet?

Wayground provides this worksheet as both a printable PDF and a digital quiz, and it includes a complete answer key. You can grade printed submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, or use the digital quiz to review student responses.

How can I differentiate this fractions worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size so the fraction expressions, answer choices, and word problems are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when appropriate for your learners.

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