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Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Worksheet with Answer Key

6 problems on adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators: area models with the same small cells, sums and differences in simplest form, fruit weights, fixing Ben's and Leah's work, and trail mix. 2 pages, with a worked answer key and a one-page lesson handout. Free to download, no sign-in.

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What's on the worksheet

  1. Use two squares cut into fourths and fifths and their small cells to add the fractions.
  2. Add or subtract, writing each answer in simplest form:
    \dfrac{2}{5} + \dfrac{3}{10}\dfrac{5}{6} - \dfrac{1}{4}\dfrac{1}{3} + \dfrac{3}{8}\dfrac{7}{9} - \dfrac{1}{2}\dfrac{3}{4} + \dfrac{1}{6}
  3. Word problem: how many pounds of fruit did Priya buy in all?
  4. Find Ben's and Leah's mistakes adding and subtracting fractions and find the correct answers.
  5. Word problem: how many cups of trail mix is that in all?
  6. Find the whole number that goes in each box:

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