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Adding & Subtracting Fractions Worksheet

Grade 5 Math · printable worksheet (PDF) with answer key · 13 problems · CCSS 5.NF.A.1, 5.NF.A.2

A printable grade 5 adding & subtracting fractions practice worksheet with 13 problems and a complete, step-by-step answer key — formatted to print cleanly on standard paper. Download the problem set and answer key below for free.

Sample problems

Find a common denominator, then add or subtract. Write every answer in simplest form, and as a mixed number when it is greater than $1$ .

1. $\frac{1}{2} + \frac{1}{4}$ .
2. $\frac{2}{3} - \frac{1}{6}$ .
3. $\frac{1}{3} + \frac{2}{5}$ .
4. $\frac{3}{4} - \frac{1}{3}$ .

Plus 9 more problems and a full answer key in the PDF.

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