Adding and Subtracting Fractions - Worksheet

The 'Adding and Subtracting Fractions Worksheet' is a comprehensive resource designed to help students enhance their understanding of fractions through a series of engaging exercises. The worksheet begins with a task that requires students to find the least common multiple (LCM) of given fraction pairs, reinforcing their grasp of this foundational concept. Students are then challenged to solve a variety of calculations involving the addition and subtraction of fractions, with an emphasis on presenting their answers in the simplest form, ensuring that they practice simplification and recognise equivalent fractions.

The worksheet also includes practical word problems that place fractions in real-world contexts, such as determining the remaining stock of different coloured jumpers during a sale at Jim’s Jumping Jumporium. Students must calculate what fraction of each colour jumper is left or has been sold, providing a tangible application of their fraction skills. Additional problems involve sharing a pizza and comparing distances run on different days, further developing students' abilities to manipulate and interpret fractions in everyday situations. The worksheet is designed to cater to varying levels of ability, offering opportunities for students to consolidate their knowledge and apply it to solve problems effectively.