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Adding Fractions & Mixed Numbers

Worksheets for practicing addition of fractions.  Includes adding fractions with the same denominator (easy) and addition with unlike denominators (harder).  There are also worksheets for adding mixed numbers.

Adding Fractions Worksheets

Adding Fractions:
Same Denominator

This practice sheet has 12 horizontal problems. Add fractions with like denominators and simplify the answer. (example: 2/7 + 3/7)
3rd and 4th Grades
Common Core
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Add fractions with like denominators using tape diagrams. All problems written horizontally.
3rd and 4th Grades
Add fractions with sums of 1. For example: 1/7 + 2/7 + 4/7 = 1
3rd and 4th Grades
Create your own tape diagrams to find the sums of fraction pairs. Fractions have like denominators.
3rd and 4th Grades
Adding fractions with the same denominators, No simplifying (All answers already in lowest terms), All vertical problems. (example:  4/6 + 1/6 = 5/6)
3rd through 5th Grades
Worksheet for adding fractions with denominators that are the same; Requires simplifying; Vertical problems. (example:  1/6 + 2/6 = 3/6)
3rd through 5th Grades
Worksheet for adding fractions with the same denominators, Horizontal and vertical problems. (example:  2/6 + 3/6 = 5/6)
3rd through 5th Grades
Practice a range of fraction addition problems with this variety worksheet.
3rd and 4th Grades
This file has 30 task cards that you can cut apart. Use them for classroom scavenger hunts, learning centers, exit slips, or peer help sessions.
3rd through 5th Grades
This printable has basic, horizontal problems with like denominators. Includes a mix of addition and subtraction problems.
3rd and 4th Grades
Answers greater than 1, Requires converting from improper fractions to mixed number, All horizontal problems. (example:  5/8 + 4/8 = 1 1/8)
3rd through 5th Grades
Another worksheet for adding fractions with like denominators, All horizontal problems. (example:  3/8 + 2/8 = 5/8)
3rd through 5th Grades
On top of the page is an array of shapes with fractions in them. Students should add pairs of fractions in similar shapes. Example: Find the sum of the the fractions in the triangles.
4th through 6th Grades
Write the missing numbers on each fraction number bond. (example: 1/5 + 1/5 + 1/5 = 3/5)
2nd through 4th Grades
Students solve addition problems with fractions with the same denominators. They then use their answers to solve the riddle.
3rd and 4th Grades

Adding Fractions:
Different Denominators

Worksheet for adding fractions with denominators that are different; Only one addend needs to be changed; Vertical problems; Requires simplifying. (example:  1/3 + 1/6 = 1/2)
4th through 6th Grades
Another worksheet for adding fractions with denominators that are different. (example:  1/4 + 1/2 = 3/4) Vertical problems.
4th through 6th Grades
This worksheet has twelve horizontal fraction addition problems. All problems have unlike denominators.
4th through 6th Grades
This page has a dozen horizontal addition and subtraction problems.
4th through 6th Grades
Practice adding fractions with different denominators with this variety worksheet.
3rd and 4th Grades
Add two fractions with unlike denominators using these printable task cards.
4th through 6th Grades
This page has polygons with fractions in them. Students add similar polygons together. For example: Find the sum of the fractions in the hexagons.
4th through 6th Grades
Choose a fraction from each circle at the top of the page. Then find the sum.
4th through 6th Grades
Adding fractions with two unlike denominators, Requires simplifying, Vertical problems, Advanced level
4th through 6th Grades

Adding Mixed Numbers:
Same Denominators

Add the mixed numbers with like denominators; Vertical problems; Requires simplifying
3rd through 5th Grades
A dozen mixed number addition problems.  Denominators are the same.
3rd through 5th Grades
Find sums and differences for the pairs of numbers. All problems written horizontally.
3rd through 5th Grades
On this page you'll find 12 horizontal mixed number addition problems. All addends have like denominators.
3rd through 5th Grades
Use this worksheet to help students practice a range of different types of mixed-number-addition problems.
4th through 6th Grades

Adding Mixed Numbers:
Different Denominators

Adding mixed numbers with different denominators. There are no improper fractions in the addends or the answers.
4th through 6th Grades
Add pairs of mixed numbers with unlike denominators. This page has 12 problems, and there is space for students to show their work.
4th through 6th Grades
A set of 30 task cards for adding mixed numbers with unlike denominators.
4th through 6th Grades
With this worksheet, students can practice solving several different types of mixed number addition problems.
4th through 6th Grades
At the top of the page, students are given a set of mixed numbers with basic shapes around them. Students add numbers with similar shapes. For example: Add the numbers in the trapezoids.
4th through 6th Grades
Here are some horizontal problems for adding and subtracting mixed numbers with unlike denominators. All problems are horizontal.
4th through 6th Grades
These addition problems have mixed numbers with improper fractions in the sums. A few also have improper fractions as addends.
4th through 6th Grades
See also:
Subtracting Fractions

This page has worksheets on subtracting fractions and mixed numbers. Includes like and unlike denominators.

Fraction Worksheets

Worksheets for teaching basic fractions, equivalent fractions, simplifying fractions, comparing fractions, and ordering fractions. There are also worksheets on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of fractions.

Worksheet Images

Tape Diagram Fraction Addition

Adding Fractions - Same Denominators

Adding Fractions Worksheet

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