Numihana1/2 + 4/6 =
Answer: ________________
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Add unlike-denominator fractions.
Use a common denominator to add two fractions.
Numihana · England Year 6
Add unlike-denominator fractions
Practice sheet
Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Use a common denominator to add two fractions.
3/5 + 1/2 =
Answer: ________________
5/8 + 1/2 =
Answer: ________________
2/4 + 1/2 =
Answer: ________________
3/6 + 4/6 =
Answer: ________________
1/2 + 4/5 =
Answer: ________________
Numihana · England Year 6
Add unlike-denominator fractions
Answer key
Name: ______________
Date: ______________
Use a common denominator to add two fractions.
1/2 + 4/6 =
Answer: 7/6
3/5 + 1/2 =
Answer: 11/10
5/8 + 1/2 =
Answer: 9/8
2/4 + 1/2 =
Answer: 1
3/6 + 4/6 =
Answer: 7/6
1/2 + 4/5 =
Answer: 13/10
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The skill behind this activity
Use a common denominator to add two fractions.
Department for Education: mathematics programmes of study ↗
Year 6 → Number → Fractions (including decimals and percentages) · Selected statutory skill. Pack 2.2.0 · source checked 2026-10-12.
For teachers and parents
Use equal-sized parts. When denominators differ, rename the fractions with a common denominator before adding numerators.
A common slip
Adding denominators changes the size of the parts and gives the wrong fraction.
Worked example
1/2 + 2/4 =
Answer: 1
Use equal-sized parts. When denominators differ, rename the fractions with a common denominator before adding numerators.