Add and Subtract Fractions Upper KS2

This interactive Powerpoint (consisting of 36 interactive slides plus printables) helps pupils in upper KS2 to add and subtract fractions.

Adding and subtracting fractions is not something that pupils are likely to experience very often in real life (we would be more likely to use their decimal equivalents), so this is a rather abstract topic.

Pupils can start with manipulatives, if needed, then link this use to examples without manipulatives.

In Upper KS2 pupils add and subtract fractions with different denominators and mixed numbers, using the concept of equivalent fractions. Pupils should be familiar with equivalent fractions before working on adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators.

Printables and answers are included to minimise preparation time.

Each slide has accompanying notes to assist teachers when working on the development of concepts with pupils.