Add & Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators Word Problems 5th Grade Review

Are your 5th grade math students struggling to solve word problems that require adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators? This 5th Grade Fraction Word Problems Picture Puzzle makes solving one-step and multi-step word problems for adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators fun! Included are 24 challenging fraction word problem task cards and a picture puzzle for students to assemble as they solve each problem. Turning fraction word problems into a puzzle makes practicing this skill fun for even the most reluctant learners. Perfect for 5th grade fractions review!

As the teacher, you will place the task cards all around the classroom. Students will move around the room to solve the fraction word problems on each card. Then, students will use their answers to put together the picture puzzle.

This activity was designed to support the 5th grade math standard:

Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions referring to the same whole, including cases of unlike denominators.

IMPORTANT: These word problems include adding and subtracting both proper fractions and mixed numbers with unlike denominators. All answers must be simplified.

Included with this Fraction Word Problems Picture Puzzle Activity:

• Instructions for use
• 24 one-step and multi-step fraction word problem task cards
• "Picture Puzzle" sheet
• "What's the Picture?" sheet
• Recording sheet
• Answer keys

In order to save ink, the graphics on these cards are black and white. The cards look best when printed on colored paper, as shown on the cover image.

These cards can also be used just like normal task cards without the picture puzzle. The puzzle is just meant to be a fun incentive for solving the problems!

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