Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators

Open the Worksheet Studio

Ages 11–14

hard

Learning objectives

Add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator.
Subtract fractions with unlike denominators accurately using equivalent fractions.
Simplify the resulting fractions to their lowest terms after addition or subtraction.

Answer Key

$Answer key for Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators — free printable Math worksheet$

How to use this worksheet

Click “Download Worksheet” and sign in with Google or email to get the PDF instantly.
Print at home or in class for Middle School; it's no-prep, with no extra materials needed.
Use the included answer key to mark it in seconds.

Likes & comments

See what other teachers think and share a helpful note.

Create more worksheets in our Worksheet Studio

Generate fresh worksheets for any grade, topic, and language — free.

Related worksheets

$Maps with fractional distances$

Maps with fractional distances

$Add and subtract fractions with like denominators$

Add and subtract fractions with like denominators

$Add and subtract fractions with like denominators: word problems$

Add and subtract fractions with like denominators: word problems

$Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators: word problems$

$Inequalities with addition and subtraction of like and unlike fractions$

Inequalities with addition and subtraction of like and unlike fractions