Adding and Subtracting Fractions | Rise and Shine: Math Time

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Classroom Material
Keywords
Arkansas PBS Rise and Shine Susanna Post Fractions adding and subtracting butterfly method common denominators different denominators mixed numbers denominators numerators fraction models representing fractions area model adding fractions subtracting fractions common denominator equivalent fractions simplifying fractions cross multiply
Subjects
Mathematics
Grade Levels
Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5
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Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions | Rise and Shine: Math Time

2021 Arkansas Teacher of the year Susanna Post answers a postcard from a student about adding and subtracting fractions. Ms. Post shares how to add different denominators using the traditional and butterfly methods. The lesson includes a Show What You Know handout for students to practice both adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. 
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PBS Learning Media

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