MathsYear 6Fractions, Decimals & Percentages

Add and subtract fractions (any denominator)

Add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine a chocolate bar 🍫 with 5 equal pieces. You eat 2 pieces, then 1 more. How many pieces have you eaten?

  2. 2

    When adding fractions with the same bottom number, do you add the top numbers or the bottom numbers?

  3. 3

    Build 2/5 + 1/5 by shading the chocolate bar 🍫

  4. 4

    Add 2/7 + 3/7

  5. 5

    Now try 4/9 + 2/9 — shade the answer on this bar

  6. 6

    What is 5/12 + 3/12?

  7. 7

    Subtract 7/10 − 3/10

  8. 8

    What is 9/15 − 4/15?

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