Grades 4–5
Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Pictures of whole pies plus a part. Kids write each one as a mixed number and as an improper fraction.
Math worksheet · Fractions and fraction models
Add and Subtract Fractions
Sixteen problems with like denominators: add or subtract the tops, keep the bottom, then simplify where you can.
- Grade level
- 4th grade
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Equal parts, Naming and comparing fractions, Equivalent fractions, Fraction operations
What kids do
“Same denominator? Add or subtract the numerators. Keep the denominator.”
Teacher tip
Draw one problem as fraction bars. When kids see the pieces stay the same size, they stop adding the bottoms.
How to use it
- Ask kids to say each fraction out loud as “3 out of 4 equal parts.”
- Shade lightly with colored pencil so mistakes are easy to fix.
- Do the first problem together under a document camera, then let kids finish on their own.
Watch for
Adding the denominators (1/4 + 1/4 = 2/8). Draw it to show the pieces stay fourths.
Talk about it
- Why is 1/8 smaller than 1/4 when 8 is bigger than 4?
- Which problem was the hardest? What made it hard?
Take it further
Cut sandwiches or paper pizzas into equal parts and write the fractions.
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