Adding Fractions (Year 5)
Add and subtract fractions with the same and related denominators.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 5 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
What is 2/6 + 2/6?
- 4/6
- 5/6
- 4/12
Answer: 4/6. Same denominator, so add the numerators and keep the denominator: 2 + 2 = 4, giving 4/6.
ProCompare and infer.
What is 3/6 + 1/6?
- 4/12
- 4/6
- 3/6
- 5/6
Answer: 4/6. Same denominator, so add the numerators and keep the denominator: 3 + 1 = 4, giving 4/6.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
A class has 30 pupils. 2/5 chose football, 1/3 chose tennis, the rest chose swimming. How many chose SWIMMING?
- 8
- 12
- 10
- 20
Answer: 8. F: 12; T: 10; total chosen = 22; swim = 8.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is adding fractions?
- Add and subtract fractions with the same and related denominators.
- How can my child practise adding fractions at home?
- Work through the examples below, then start a free adaptive session. Northstar adjusts the difficulty automatically and tracks mastery over time.
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