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Adding and subtracting fractions

Year 5 maths · Fractions, decimals and percentages · 16 skills with hints, step-by-step help from Mago, video lessons and printable practice.

Example questions

  1. Write the sum as one fraction.
  2. Ton drinks 1/4 litre of water in the morning and 1/2 litre in the afternoon. How much water is that altogether?
  3. 2/3 + 11/12 = ? Write the answer as a mixed number.
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