Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Performing addition and subtraction with fractions, including those with different denominators.
Key Questions
- Justify the need for a common denominator when adding or subtracting fractions.
- Analyze the steps involved in adding mixed numbers.
- Predict the result of subtracting a larger fraction from a smaller one.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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