Add and Subtract Fractions Using a Number Line

Introduction

In this activity, we will learn how to add and subtract fractions using number lines.

Let’s take a look at this number line to try an addition problem.

fraction number line

To add fractions with the same denominator, we just count on.

Now let’s try a subtraction problem.

fraction number line

To subtract fractions with the same denominator, we just count back.

Now it’s time for you to try some of these yourself.

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