This 4th grade fractions unit includes EVERYTHING you need to teach your students how to add and subtract fractions, add and subtract improper fractions, and add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators.
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Help your students master fraction operations with this Adding and Subtracting Fractions Worksheets Unit! Designed for 4th graders, this resource is packed with engaging lessons, visual models, and interactive games that help students add and subtract fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers with like denominators.
Students practice fraction addition and subtraction through hands-on activities, error analysis, and creative games that keep learning meaningful and fun. With over 200 pages included, this unit makes teaching adding and subtracting fractions easy, consistent, and exciting all year long.
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This fraction unit includes multiple formats for whole-class instruction, small-group lessons, and independent practice — making it flexible for any math block.
Mini-Lessons (4 total):
Students complete four cut-and-glue mini-lessons that cover core strategies:
Decomposing fractions
Adding and subtracting improper fractions
Adding and subtracting whole numbers
Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators
Each mini-lesson serves as a reference chart students can glue into their notebooks for future review.
Worksheets (10 total):
Students practice adding and subtracting basic fractions, mixed numbers, and improper fractions in a variety of formats. Worksheets include:
Adding and subtracting with fraction models
Using number lines to visualize operations
Mixed number addition and subtraction
Decomposing improper fractions
Error analysis pages for discussion
Add & Subtract Fractions Math Sort:
Students use smile or frown emojis to mark whether each equation is correct. This hands-on sorting activity provides instant feedback and keeps students engaged while practicing adding and subtracting basic fractions like 1/3 + 1/3 or 4/5 – 2/5.
Emoji Task Cards (24 total):
Students solve addition and subtraction problems with improper fractions (for example, 32/8 – 14/8). These cards can be used for SCOOT, scavenger hunts, or small-group practice and are perfect for review days.
Cut-and-Paste Activity:
Students practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers in a grocery-themed cut-and-glue activity. They help “mom” shop by matching each equation to the correct fractional answer — a fun way to build fluency and comprehension!
Teams race to line up cards from START to FINISH by correctly solving each equation. Two versions are included — one for adding mixed numbers and one for subtracting mixed numbers. The first team to finish wins!
Students move around the room solving addition and subtraction task cards. Each correct solution earns a card in the “bucket.” At the end, winners are drawn for small prizes, making this the perfect review day activity.
Students earn volleyball court pieces each time they solve a fraction word problem correctly. Chance cards add an element of surprise — the first player to complete their volleyball court wins!
Students practice adding and subtracting fractions while building a snowman piece by piece. Each correct answer earns a part of their snowman, and the first to finish wins. Perfect for winter math fun!
All games include color and black-and-white versions for easy printing and reuse.
This 4th grade adding and subtracting fractions unit can be used in a variety of ways throughout your math block:
Whole-group lessons introducing fraction strategies
Small-group instruction for reteaching or enrichment
Partner and math center activities
Early finisher games or sub plans
Homework for independent review
Each lesson, worksheet, and game is designed to reinforce fraction understanding while keeping learning interactive and low-prep.
Common Core:
4.NF.3 – Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts of the same whole.
Decompose fractions with the same denominator in more than one way, add and subtract mixed numbers with like denominators, and solve word problems using visual models and equations.
Texas TEKS:
4.3A – Represent a fraction a/b as a sum of fractions 1/b, including when a > b.
Florida B.E.S.T.:
MA.4.FR.2.1 – Decompose fractions, including mixed numbers and fractions greater than one, into sums of fractions with the same denominator.
MA.4.FR.2.2 – Add and subtract fractions with like denominators, including mixed numbers and fractions greater than one.
MA.4.AR.1.2 – Solve real-world problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, including mixed numbers.
Teachers love how this unit simplifies fraction addition and subtraction through visuals, models, and playful reinforcement. The combination of scaffolded worksheets, mini-lessons, and games gives students the repetition they need without feeling repetitive.
Students stay motivated with creative activities like Build a Volleyball Court, Line Them Up, and Build a Snowman, all designed to make math engaging and memorable.
This 4th Grade Math Unit is part of a full-year collection designed to make teaching easy, organized, and hands-on. Each unit includes printable worksheets, cut-and-paste activities, and interactive games that help students build fluency and confidence while saving teachers hours of prep time.
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