Add/Subtract Unlike Fractions : Fractions : Fifth Grade Math Worksheets

Below, you will find a wide range of our printable worksheets in chapter Add/Subtract Unlike Fractions of section Fractions. These worksheets are appropriate for Fifth Grade Math. We have crafted many worksheets covering various aspects of this topic, estimate sums and differences, common denominators, add unlike fractions, subtract unlike fractions, add/subtract unlike mixed numbers, and many more. We hope you find them very useful and interesting.

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Add/Subtract Unlike Fractions

Estimate the value of an addition or subtraction expression having unlike fractions. Practice problems will test your estimation skills.

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Estimate the sum or the difference of two fractions with unlike denominators. There are some fraction comparison problems in this worksheet.

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Learn about common denominator. Practice how it helps to find the common denominator of two fractions. Least common denominator is even more useful.

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Using the least common denominator, practice converting two unlike fractions to like fractions. Then use this skill to compare unlike fractions or mixed numbers.

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Worksheet: Fifth Grade

Add Unlike Fractions - I


Adding unlike fractions is a 2-step addition problem. First convert the unlike fractions to like fractions and then perform the addition.

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Worksheet: Fifth Grade

Add Unlike Fractions - II


Practice adding two or more unlike fractions at a time. Use your skills to solve word problems that requires you to interpret data as well.

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Worksheet: Fifth Grade

Subtract Unlike Fractions - I


Perform a subtraction operation between two unlike fractions. Remember and practice what you know about common denominators in this worksheet.

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Worksheet: Fifth Grade

Subtract Unlike Fractions - II


Practice your subtraction and factoring skills by converting unlike fractions to like fractions. There is an interesting problem about solar system inside.

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Add and subtract mixed numbers whose fractional parts have unlike denominators. Apply your skills to some shopping related word problems.

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Find the value of addition and subtractions expressions having mixed numbers with unlike denominators. There are more practice word problems in this worksheet.

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