Grab This Set of Adding Fractions with Like Denominators Word Problems

If your students have mastered basic computations involving the addition of fractions with like denominators, you might be wondering whether they can apply these skills to a new context, such as word problems. Well, there is one sure way to find out!

This set of 24 task cards contains a range of word problems that require students to add fractions with like denominators. Both mixed and non-mixed fractions are included in the questions. All questions are embedded in real-world, age-appropriate situations that students will be familiar with.

Here is an example word problem:

Leanne played outside for one-third of an hour before school. She then played for another one-third of an hour after school. How long did she play in total?

The resource download includes:

• Instruction Page
• Task Cards
• Recording Sheet
• Answer Page

These adding fractions with like denominators word problems can be downloaded as a printable PDF or editable Google Slides file.

Stop wondering whether your students can apply their fractions understanding to worded problems and put them to the test!

Multiple Strategies for Solving Fractions Word Problems

One of the benefits of engaging with word problems is that they allow students to experiment with the various strategies they have learned for adding fractions with like denominators. As they read and analyse each question, students can dive into their strategy tool kit and find a technique that best suits their learning style or the requirements of the task at hand.

Some of the strategies your students could draw upon to complete these adding fractions with like denominators word problems include:

• Concrete models
• Fraction circles
• Fraction tiles
• Number lines
• Fraction notation

Encourage your students to use a variety of these strategies when answering these adding like fractions word problems.

Download These Adding Like Fractions Word Problems

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As this resource contains an answer page, we recommend printing one copy of the entire file, removing the answer page, then making further copies if required.

Print the cards on cardboard to increase the durability of the resource. Place the cards together in a large envelope or ziplock bag for safekeeping.

This resource was created by Cassandra Friesen, a Teach Starter collaborator.

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