Fraction Addition and Subtraction, Mixed - Intro

This math unit begins with teaching students how to convert mixed fractions to improper fractions, establishing a fundamental understanding of fraction representations. As the unit progresses, students learn to add fractions by first simplifying problems that involve mixed fractions with one altered denominator, then advancing to adding with no simplifications. The unit further develops skills by practicing addition where denominators are unaltered and requires students to either simplify the results or keep them unsimplified, depending on the worksheet. This prepares them for handling missing values in addition equations with constant denominators, introducing complexities such as one altered denominator. The latter part of the unit transitions into subtraction, where students apply similar techniques. They start by simplifying subtraction problems with one altered denominator and progressively handle tasks that involve subtracting mixed fractions without simplifications. Additionally, students practice finding missing values in subtraction equations, further enhancing their ability to work with different denominators and simplify results when needed. This structured progression solidifies their understanding of fraction operations, focusing on both addition and subtraction with mixed numbers.