5.NF.A.1 Worksheets, Workbooks, Lesson Plans, and Games
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.1
:"Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators."
These worksheets can help students practice this Common Core State Standards skill.
Worksheets
Fractions Review and Simplifying Fractions
Worksheet
Fractions Review and Simplifying Fractions
Review fraction math, including converting improper fractions and adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators.
5th Grade
Math
Worksheet
Butterfly Method for Fractions
Worksheet
Butterfly Method for Fractions
Having trouble with fraction subtraction? Try the butterfly method for fractions!
5th Grade
Math
Worksheet
Vocabulary Cards: Compare Visuals for Equal Fractions
Worksheet
Vocabulary Cards: Compare Visuals for Equal Fractions
Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Compare Visuals for Equal Fractions.
5th Grade
Math
Worksheet
Glossary: Compare Visuals for Equal Fractions
Worksheet
Glossary: Compare Visuals for Equal Fractions
Use this glossary with the EL Support Lesson: Compare Visuals for Equal Fractions.
5th Grade
Math
Worksheet
Two Methods for Finding Common Denominators
Worksheet
Two Methods for Finding Common Denominators
Use these cards to help students compare two strategies that involve finding common denominators.
Worksheet
Vocabulary Cards: Explaining Fraction Addition
Worksheet
Vocabulary Cards: Explaining Fraction Addition
Use these vocabulary cards with the EL Support Lesson: Explaining Fraction Addition.
Worksheet
Lesson Plans
Illustrating Fraction and Whole Number Products with Tape Models
Lesson plan
Illustrating Fraction and Whole Number Products with Tape Models
Teach your students to use tape diagrams to solve equations involving whole numbers and fractions.
4th Grade
Lesson plan
Make It Work! Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Lesson plan
Make It Work! Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Adding fractions with unlike denominators just doesn't work like it does when the denominators are the same. Let's make it work! Students will add fractions with unlike denominators with sums between one and two.
5th Grade
Math
Lesson plan
When Having Like Denominators Isn’t Enough!
Lesson plan
When Having Like Denominators Isn’t Enough!
Does chaos ensue when your students subtract like mixed numbers and the larger fraction has a lesser numerator? Using this lesson plan, teach your class how to overcome this tricky obstacle: When having like denominators isn’t enough!
5th Grade
Math
Lesson plan
Illustrating Mixed Number Sums with Tape Diagrams
Lesson plan
Illustrating Mixed Number Sums with Tape Diagrams
Your students will learn to add unlike mixed numbers using tape diagrams.
5th Grade
Math
Lesson plan
Single Strategy for Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Lesson plan
Single Strategy for Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers
Teach your students to add and subtract fractions with like denominators using a strategy that works for both operations: converting mixed numbers into improper fractions and back again!
4th Grade
Math
Lesson plan
Fraction Simplest Form by Greatest Common Factor
Lesson plan
Fraction Simplest Form by Greatest Common Factor
When fractions have big numerators and denominators, it can be tough to find the simplest form. Fear not! Use this lesson plan to teach your students to find the simplest form using the greatest common factor.
5th Grade
Math
Lesson plan
Workbooks
Fun with Fractions
Workbook
Fun with Fractions
Fractions are a fundamental math skill for 5th graders to master! In this series your child will review adding mixed fractions, and converting improper fractions to mixed ones.
5th Grade
Math
Workbook
Games
Gem Mining: Converting Improper and Proper Fractions
Game
Gem Mining: Converting Improper and Proper Fractions
Kids uncover gemstones from rock and write improper/mixed fractions.
4th Grade
Math
Game
Exercises
Subtracting Fractions With Like Denominators 2
Exercise
Subtracting Fractions With Like Denominators 2
Before students can master subtracting fractions, they’ll want to use this exercise to learn how to reach like denominators.
5th Grade
Math
Exercise
Adding Mixed Fractions With Like Denominators
Exercise
Adding Mixed Fractions With Like Denominators
Students will be able to add mixed number fractions after they learn how to make each number have like denominators.
4th Grade
Math
Exercise
Adding Fractions With Unlike Denominators
Exercise
Adding Fractions With Unlike Denominators
Adding Fractions With Unlike Denominators will help students practice this key fifth grade skill. Try our free exercises to build knowledge and confidence.
5th Grade
Math
Exercise