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Hiking Trail Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Grade 5 hiking-themed practice adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators using common denominators.

Grade 5MathInteractive · Printable

Aligned to5.NF.A.1

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What’s included

  • Single worksheet
  • Auto-graded online
  • 1 Common Core standard
  • Printable answer key
  • 14 questions
  • Classroom-ready

Details

Format
Interactive · Printable
Grade
Grade 5
Subject
Math
Question types
Fill in the blank, Multiple choice, Matching, Sorting, Short answer

About this worksheet

What students practice

  • Students add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators by writing equivalent fractions.
  • Students add and subtract mixed numbers with unlike denominators, regrouping when needed.
  • Students find and explain mistakes in fraction sums.

How to use

Use after teaching how to find a common denominator. Students can work the first section with a partner, then try the mixed number trail problems on their own.

Curriculum

Common Core standard covered

5.NF.A.1

Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators, including mixed numbers.

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Hiking Trail Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Find a common denominator to add and subtract trail distances.

Find a common denominator

Rewrite the fractions with a common denominator. Then add or subtract.

1.

1/2 + 1/3 = 3/6 +  /6 =  /6

2.
Zoe hiked 2/5 mile to the creek. Then she hiked 1/4 mile to the bridge. How far did she hike in all?

2/5 + 1/4 =   mile

3.

5/6 − 1/4 =  

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