Fractions - Add Fractions Greater than 1 - Worksheet

The worksheet provided is a comprehensive resource for Year 5 students to enhance their understanding of adding fractions where the sum exceeds 1. It encourages the use of pictorial methods to visually represent the addition of two or more proper fractions, facilitating a deeper grasp of the concept. Students are tasked with recording their answers as improper fractions and then converting these to mixed numbers, applying their existing knowledge. The worksheet is designed to allow students to employ their preferred methods for solving the problems, which range from simple two-fraction additions to more complex exercises involving the addition of three or more fractions.

Further into the worksheet, the focus shifts towards reasoning and problem-solving skills. Students are presented with scenarios where they must deduce possible fractions that meet specific criteria, such as having different denominators, being greater than or equal to a half, and not being improper fractions. The denominators are also required to be factors of 12, adding an additional layer of complexity. To solidify their understanding, students are encouraged to find multiple combinations and create number stories that represent their calculations. Example answers and stories are provided to guide students and demonstrate how the fractions can be combined to represent real-life situations, such as sharing pizzas among friends.