Decimals & fractionsGrade 5

Fractions with Unlike Denominators practice

Add and subtract fractions with different denominators, such as 1/3 + 4/9 = 7/9, by finding a common denominator first.

Example problems

Fraction Add & SubExample 1
1
2
−
2
5
=
1
0
1
Fraction Add & SubExample 2
1
3
+
4
9
=
9
7
Fraction Add & SubExample 3
1
4
+
3
7
=
2
8
1
9

How a practice round works

A round has 10 problems from this skill. Type the digits into the dotted boxes; if a digit is wrong, you simply try again. Get 5 of your last 6 problems right on the first try to master the skill, then keep practicing to earn up to three stars.

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