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Adding Fractions with Like Denominators Worksheet

Fraction practice for grades 4–5: adding fractions with the same denominator, up to eighths. Every circle and bar is drawn exactly, with equal parts, so the picture always matches the numbers. Denominators on this sheet: 3, 6, 7, 8. The answer key prints on its own page. Switch to version B or C for a new set, or open it in the builder to change anything.

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Version A · 1 page + answer key · prints on US Letter or A4Customize version A

Math · FractionsAges 9–11 · Grades 4–5

Add Fractions with Like Denominators

The bar shows both parts. The first fraction is orange; the second is yellow.

NameDate

Add

The bottom numbers match, so add the top numbers.

1
13+13=
2
38+58=
3
16+46=
4
13+23=
5
57+27=
6
36+16=
7
57+17=
8
27+47=
9
28+58=
All diagrams are exact: every part of a shape is the same size.More free worksheets: handeware.com/learn
Math · FractionsAges 9–11 · Grades 4–5

Add Fractions with Like DenominatorsANSWER KEY

Answers, with the simplest form where there is one.

Add

The bottom numbers match, so add the top numbers.

1
13+13=23
2
38+58=88= 1
3
16+46=56
4
13+23=33= 1
5
57+27=77= 1
6
36+16=46= 23
7
57+17=67
8
27+47=67
9
28+58=78
All diagrams are exact: every part of a shape is the same size.More free worksheets: handeware.com/learn

Version B · 1 page + answer key · prints on US Letter or A4Customize version B

Math · FractionsAges 9–11 · Grades 4–5

Add Fractions with Like Denominators

The bar shows both parts. The first fraction is orange; the second is yellow.

NameDate

Add

The bottom numbers match, so add the top numbers.

1
24+24=
2
14+24=
3
47+37=
4
36+16=
5
25+35=
6
13+23=
7
13+13=
8
35+25=
9
47+27=
All diagrams are exact: every part of a shape is the same size.More free worksheets: handeware.com/learn
Math · FractionsAges 9–11 · Grades 4–5

Add Fractions with Like DenominatorsANSWER KEY

Answers, with the simplest form where there is one.

Add

The bottom numbers match, so add the top numbers.

1
24+24=44= 1
2
14+24=34
3
47+37=77= 1
4
36+16=46= 23
5
25+35=55= 1
6
13+23=33= 1
7
13+13=23
8
35+25=55= 1
9
47+27=67
All diagrams are exact: every part of a shape is the same size.More free worksheets: handeware.com/learn

Version C · 1 page + answer key · prints on US Letter or A4Customize version C

Math · FractionsAges 9–11 · Grades 4–5

Add Fractions with Like Denominators

The bar shows both parts. The first fraction is orange; the second is yellow.

NameDate

Add

The bottom numbers match, so add the top numbers.

1
13+13=
2
13+23=
3
57+27=
4
17+57=
5
57+17=
6
46+16=
7
16+36=
8
18+28=
9
37+47=
All diagrams are exact: every part of a shape is the same size.More free worksheets: handeware.com/learn
Math · FractionsAges 9–11 · Grades 4–5

Add Fractions with Like DenominatorsANSWER KEY

Answers, with the simplest form where there is one.

Add

The bottom numbers match, so add the top numbers.

1
13+13=23
2
13+23=33= 1
3
57+27=77= 1
4
17+57=67
5
57+17=67
6
46+16=56
7
16+36=46= 23
8
18+28=38
9
37+47=77= 1
All diagrams are exact: every part of a shape is the same size.More free worksheets: handeware.com/learn

How to use it

  1. Count the equal parts first: that is the bottom number.
  2. Count the shaded parts: that is the top number.
  3. Add the top numbers and keep the bottom number the same.
  4. Check with the key, then try version B or C.

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