Y5

Maths

Add and Subtract Fractions with the Same Denominators Reasoning and Problem Solving

Worksheet
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This Year 5 Add and Subtract Fractions with the same Denominator Reasoning and Problem Solving resource is a great way to reintroduce pupils to calculating with fractions. Before they move onto the next step of calculating with different denominators, they will have the chance to explain mistakes in calculations, arrange digits to make calculations correct and show their workings on bar models. The resource includes an answer sheet for quick and easy marking.


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