Surf for More Math

Lesson 8 - Adding and Subtracting Using Equivalent Fractions

To encourage students to have fun on the Web while learning about Adding and Subtracting Using Equivalent Fractions, here are some games and interactive activities they can do on their own or in pairs.

Goal

Develop a method to add and subtract fractions without using models.

Builds Upon

Student Book pages 334-336

Instructions for Use

Adding Fractions Calculator prompts students to change unlike fractions to equivalent fractions and add.

To use Adding Fractions Calculator input numerators and denominator in the "Add two fractions" column. Click the "Add" button. Read the explanation of the strategy.

Subtracting Unlike Fractions prompts students to change unlike fractions to equivalent fractions and subtract.

To use Subtracting Unlike Fractions, click the "New Problem" button. Input the common denominator of both fractions. Find the equivalent numerators. Press "Enter" to find the difference.

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		Surf for More Math Lesson 8 - Adding and Subtracting Using Equivalent Fractions To encourage students to have fun on the Web while learning about Adding and Subtracting Using Equivalent Fractions, here are some games and interactive activities they can do on their own or in pairs. Goal Develop a method to add and subtract fractions without using models. Builds Upon Student Book pages 334-336 Instructions for Use Adding Fractions Calculator prompts students to change unlike fractions to equivalent fractions and add. To use Adding Fractions Calculator input numerators and denominator in the "Add two fractions" column. Click the "Add" button. Read the explanation of the strategy. Subtracting Unlike Fractions prompts students to change unlike fractions to equivalent fractions and subtract. To use Subtracting Unlike Fractions, click the "New Problem" button. Input the common denominator of both fractions. Find the equivalent numerators. Press "Enter" to find the difference.