Adding and subtracting fractions with common denominators

Adding and subtracting fractions is a skill that pops up in real life more often than you think! Whether you're splitting a pizza with friends, measuring ingredients for a recipe, or working out how much time is left in a game, understanding how to combine or separate fractions makes these everyday tasks easier—and helps you avoid getting short-changed on that last slice of pizza! Jump to the questions

Practise now

Solve the following questions by adding or subtracting the fractions. Enter your answer in the numerator and denominator boxes, then click "Check Answer."