Level 5 - Adding Subtracting Fractions with Same Denominators

Step 1: Here are some fun tutorials about adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators. Watch one of the following:

a. What fraction of spider eyes are looking at me?

b. How much more piano practice?

c. How long is the lizard?

Step 2: Complete the word problem practice. Write down each problem and its solution on paper. (You do not have to write the entire word problem, just the fractions you added or subtracted and the sum or difference.) You must get five correct to move on.

Step 3: Complete the Exit Ticket:

1. How do you add fractions with like denominators? Provide an example.