Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Master adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators through fun word problems!

denominator total parts; the bottom number of a fraction equivalent fractions fractions that have the same value numerator shows how many parts you have; the top number in a fraction mixed number contains both a whole number and fraction improper fraction when a number has a numerator that is greater than the denominator. Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. Answer the following fraction problems.*Remember to write fractions using the / button on your keyboard* 3 6 2 8 3 6 F G H J Mrs. Krueger walked Skye for 11 of a mile on Monday. Then, she walked her for 6 of a mile on Wednesday. How much farther did Mrs. Krueger walk Skye on Wednesday? Solve the word problem above. Think about what operation you should use. Jaclynn got 9 of the Paw Bucks from Mrs. Prechtel, Dillan got 9 of the Paw Bucks, and Patience got 9 of the Paw Bucks. How many Paw Bucks did they have altogether? Solve the word problem above. Think about what operation you should use. Maxwell has 37 of his book read, and Aiden has 28 of his book read. How much more of his book does Maxwell have read than Aiden? Solve the word problem above. Think about what operation you should use. Landon spent 13 of his recess looking for rocks. Ilana spent 11 of her recess looking for rocks. How much of their recess did they spend looking for rocks altogether? Solve the word problem above. Think about what operation you should use.