Adding Fractions (Year 6)
Add and subtract fractions with the same and related denominators.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 6 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
What is 0.6 as a fraction in simplest form?
- 3/5
- 6/10
- 6/100
- 1/6
Answer: 3/5. 0.6 = 6/10 = 3/5.
ProCompare and infer.
Calculate 2/3 × 3/4.
- 1/2
- 5/7
- 6/7
- 1/4
Answer: 1/2. × : multiply tops and bottoms. 2×3/3×4 = 6/12 = 1/2.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Sam writes 1/4 + 1/5 = 2/9. Which statement correctly explains the mistake?
- Sam should have multiplied: 1/4 × 1/5.
- The answer should be 2/20 — keep the numerators but use the common denominator.
- Nothing is wrong — you add the numerators and add the denominators.
- Use a common denominator (20): 5/20 + 4/20 = 9/20.
Answer: Use a common denominator (20): 5/20 + 4/20 = 9/20.. You can't add denominators. Rewrite over a common denominator (20): 1/4 = 5/20, 1/5 = 4/20, then add the numerators.
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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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