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Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Task Cards Activity

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Great practice! Sometimes it is hard to find quality task cards for 5th grade math, but these are perfect.
I love using task cards with my class to practice a concept so that students can work at their own pace. This resource was an excellent way to do that! Thank you!
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Boost your students' understanding of adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators with this engaging task card activity.  This low-prep set includes 20 task cards that are perfect for reinforcing all concepts of adding and subtracting fractions. With minimal prep required, your students will practice and build these skills in a fun, engaging and out-of-their seat activity perfect for supplementing any lesson.  As a bonus, a fully digital version is included for remote or independent work on laptops or chromebooks.

These cards can quickly be set up for a variety of different activities that will make for a more dynamic learning environment.  They are great for math centers, independent practice, scavenger hunts, “SCOOT”, walkabouts and group and cooperative learning models.  

Also included are five different versions of recording sheets, as well as an additional version for interactive notebooks.  Pick whichever format works best for your students!  These cards come on 5 pages with 4 cards on each that simply need to be printed and cut.  You can print in full color or use the black and white version for more budget-friendly printing.

Includes:

  • 20 Task Cards covering the full scope of Adding and Subtracting Fractions with unlike Denominators
  • A fully digital version for use in Google Classroom (Forms)
  • 5 different recording sheets
  • 1 Interactive Notebook Recording Sheet 
  • Answer Key

Your students will love reinforcing their knowledge of adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators while they are out of their seats and having fun.  They will be moving around and you will be keeping math fun! 

No additional materials are needed, but I recommend laminating the cards for use year after year. 

Covers 5.NF.A.1 - but can also be used for grades 4, 6, & 7. 

Here’s what other teachers are saying about this resource:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amanda J. says “My students enjoyed this activity. They were able to move around the room and solve each equation. I liked the academic language used to solve each equation. Great resource!!!”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Kristi M says “I am teaching a virtual section of GT math (my norm is ELA) and this resource was PERFECT!  It allowed for direct instruction as well as independent practice, and my students were engaged!”

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Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators. For example, 2/3 + 5/4 = 8/12 + 15/12 = 23/12. (In general, 𝘢/𝘣 + 𝘤/𝘥 = (𝘢𝘥 + 𝘣𝘤)/𝘣𝘥.)

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