Adding and subtracting fractions word problems worksheets

Featured here is a vast collection of fraction word problems, which require learners to simplify fractions, add like and unlike fractions; subtract like and unlike fractions; multiply and divide fractions. The fraction word problems include proper fraction, improper fraction, and mixed numbers. Solve each word problem and scroll down each printable worksheet to verify your solutions using the answer key provided. Thumb through some of these word problem worksheets for free!

Adding and subtracting fractions word problems worksheets

Represent and Simplify the Fractions: Type 1

Presented here are the fraction pdf worksheets based on real-life scenarios. Read the basic fraction word problems, write the correct fraction and reduce your answer to the simplest form.

  • Adding and subtracting fractions word problems worksheets

Adding and subtracting fractions word problems worksheets

Adding and subtracting fractions word problems worksheets

Adding Fractions Word Problems Worksheets

Conjure up a picture of how adding fractions plays a significant role in our day-to-day lives with the help of the real-life scenarios and circumstances presented as word problems here.

(15 Worksheets)

Adding and subtracting fractions word problems worksheets

Adding and subtracting fractions word problems worksheets

Multiplying Fractions Word Problems Worksheets

This set of printables is for the ardently active children! Explore the application of fraction multiplication and mixed-number multiplication in the real world with this exhilarating practice set.

(15 Worksheets)

Adding and subtracting fractions word problems worksheets

Fraction Division Word Problems Worksheets

Gift children a broad view of the real-life application of dividing fractions! Let them divide fractions by whole numbers, divide 2 fractions, divide mixed numbers, and solve the word problems here.

(15 Worksheets)

This complete lesson packet includes everything you need to help your 4th grade students master adding and subtracting like denominator fractions in real world situations.

What's included?

→Instructional Guide

→Teacher Lead Problem Set

→Partner Problem Set

→3 pages of Independent Practice

→Challenge Problem Set for Early Finishers

→Exit Quiz

→Answer Keys for Everything

The lesson offers 8-pages of practice that builds slowly in complexity to challenge all levels of learners in your class. Students must read each word problem to determine if the problem is addition or subtraction and then add or subtract like fractions. Finally they must simplify their answers if needed or change improper fractions to mixed numbers.

Best of all it requires NO PREP! Just PRINT and TEACH.

This lesson is designed for 4th grade as it aligns perfectly with 4.NF.3, but could also be used as a fraction review lesson before adding with unlike denominators in 5th grade.

Save money with the ENTIRE BUNDLE: Fraction Operations: 12-Day 4th Grade Unit

OTHER ADDING & SUBTRACTING LIKE FRACTION RESOURCES:

  • Decomposing Fractions into the Sum of Smaller Fractions (Lesson Packet)
  • Adding Like Fractions with Modeling (Lesson Packet)
  • Adding & Subtracting Like Fractions (Lesson Packet)
  • Adding & Subtracting Like Fractions & Mixed Numbers (Lesson Packet)

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