Y5

Maths

Add and Subtract Fractions with the Same Denominator Discussion Problem

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Challenge your children with this Year 5 Add and Subtract Fractions with the Same Denominator Discussion Problem.

This resource presents children with a fractions problem-solving question designed to challenge their understanding, inspire curiosity, and prompt mathematical discussions about adding and subtracting fractions.

Ideal for small group work in class or as an extra challenge at home, this resource comes complete with answers to provide immediate feedback and supports self or peer assessment.


Curriculum Objectives

  • Recognise mixed numbers and improper fractions and convert from one form to the other and write mathematical statements > 1 as a mixed number [for example, 2/5 + 4/5 = 6/5 = 1 1/5 ]
  • Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator and denominators that are multiples of the same number