Free Printable Adding and Subtracting Fractions

1.

Numerator is the number on (a) .

Denominator is the number on (b) .

Choose from the below words

top

bottom

2.

Match the following types of fractions to the correct answer...

a)

Improper Fraction

1.

$\frac{19}{10}$

b)

Proper Fraction

2.

$\frac{3}{5}$

c)

Mixed Number

3.

$7\ \frac{20}{40}$

3.

What is a Mixed Number?

a)

A fraction with no whole number.

b)

A fraction with only a whole number.

c)

A fraction with a whole number and a fraction.

d)

A fraction where the top number is bigger than the bottom.

4.

What is an improper fraction?

a)

A fraction where the top number is more than the bottom number.

b)

A fraction that has a whole number in front of it.

c)

A whole number with no fraction.

5.

Find the Lowest Common Denominator of $\frac{1}{2}$ and $\frac{2}{6}$ . What is your answer?

a)

2

b)

12

c)

6

d)

34

6.

The Lowest Common Denominator of $\frac{2}{7}$ and $\frac{5}{3}$ is...

(a)

7.

Maria ordered one whole pizza for herself. Maria's pizza was cut into 8 equal parts. She waited to eat until her brother got home, and when he did, all the parts of the pizza were still there. Show how one whole number can be broken into parts using a fraction.

Then explain how whole numbers can be represented in fractions.

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8.

Answer the following problem...

$\frac{1}{12}+\frac{2}{6}=$ ?

a)

$\frac{3}{12}$

b)

$\frac{5}{12}$

c)

$\frac{6}{24}$

d)

$\frac{3}{3}$

9.

Answer the following problem...

$\frac{2}{12}+\frac{3}{4}=$ ?

a)

$\frac{3}{6}$

b)

$\frac{14}{16}$

c)

$\frac{9}{12}$

d)

$\frac{11}{12}$

10.

Solve...

$1\ \frac{1}{5}+2\ \frac{1}{3}=$

a)

$2\ \frac{3}{6}$

b)

$2\ \frac{4}{5}$

c)

$3\ \frac{8}{15}$

11.

Find the sum of $\frac{3}{7}\ and\ \frac{1}{2}$ . After finding the answer, explain how you solved the problem.

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12.

Subtract the following fractions....

$\frac{4}{5\ }-\frac{3}{4}=?$

a)

$\frac{3}{20}$

b)

$\frac{1}{20}$

c)

$\frac{2}{10}$

13.

When subtracting mixed numbers, sometimes we need to rename our fraction. What is another word we use instead of renaming?

(a)

14.

Reduce the numbers below. Match the equivalent fractions.

Use your factor sheet!

a)

$\frac{1}{2}$

1.

$\frac{16}{32}$

b)

$\frac{1}{4}$

2.

$\frac{3}{12}$

c)

$\frac{2}{7}$

3.

$\frac{14}{49}$

d)

$\frac{6}{8}$

4.

$\frac{24}{32}$

15.

Sum means to (a) . Difference means to (b) .

Choose from the below words

add

subtract

16.

Do you feel that you need more practice with adding and subtracting fractions before the test?

a)

Yes!

b)

No!

17.

$3\ \frac{4}{10}-\ 1\ \frac{8}{10}\ =\$

a)

$2\frac{4}{10}$

b)

$1\frac{6}{10}$

c)

$2\frac{6}{10}$

d)

$1\frac{4}{10}$

18.

Solve: $7\ \frac{10}{11}+4\ \frac{3}{11}\ =\$

a)

$11\frac{13}{11}$

b)

$12\ \frac{2}{11}$

c)

$\frac{251}{11}$

d)

$12\frac{10}{11}$

19.

What is the difference of $4\ \frac{2}{3}-3\ \frac{1}{3}$ ?

a)

1

b)

$1\ \frac{1}{3}$

c)

$\frac{1}{3}$

20.

Add: $\frac{2}{3}+\frac{5}{6}\$

a)

3/2

b)

9/3

c)

1/2

d)

2 2/3

21.

Match the following types of fractions to the correct answer...

a)

Improper Fraction

1.

$\frac{30}{29}$

b)

Proper Fraction

2.

$\frac{90}{100}$

c)

Mixed Number

3.

$1\ \frac{10}{17}$

22.

What is the sum of these fractions?

a)

$\frac{4}{5}$

b)

$\frac{3}{20}$

c)

$\frac{17}{20}$

d)

$\frac{4}{20}$

23.

Is this a correct answer?

a)

Yes, the student correctly added.

b)

No, you cannot add unlike denominators

24.

What is $\frac{8}{9}-\frac{5}{8}=$ ?

a)

3

b)

$\frac{3}{8}$

c)

$\frac{19}{72}$

d)

$\frac{3}{72}$

25.

Subtract: $7\ \frac{1}{4}-\ 3\ \frac{1}{2}=$ ?

a)

$4\ \frac{3}{4}$

b)

$3\ \frac{3}{4}$

c)

$3\ \frac{2}{4}$

26.

Reduce the fraction $\frac{2}{4}$

(a)

27.

Reduce the fraction $\frac{6}{9}$

(a)

28.

Reduce the fraction $\frac{5}{15}$

(a)

29.

Word Problem:

Devon combines $\frac{1}{3}$ cup of raisins and $\frac{1}{2}$ cup of granola to make a snack. How many cups of raisins and granola does Devon use?

a)

$\frac{10}{15}$ cups

b)

$\frac{11}{12}$ cups

c)

$\frac{5}{6}$ cups

30.

What is an equivalent fraction?

a)

Fractions are equal to the same value.

b)

A whole number with an improper fraction.

c)

Fractions with different numerators but the same denominators.

d)

A whole number with a proper fraction.

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 2hrs 3mins

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