Addition and Subtraction of Fractions with Different Denominators Exercise

Adding and Subtracting of Fractions with Unlike Denominators Practice Problems

You have ten (10) practice problems on adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators. These exercises will help you sharpen your skills. Good luck!

add subtract fractions with unlike denominators

Problem 1: \(\Large{5 \over 9} + {1 \over {18}}\)

Answer
11/18

Problem 2: \(\Large{2 \over 7} + {3 \over 5}\)

Answer
31/35

Problem 3: \(\Large{3 \over 4} – {2 \over 3}\)

Answer
1/12

Problem 4: \(\Large{4 \over 5} – {2 \over {10}}\)

Answer

3/5

Problem 5: \(\Large{4 \over 9} + {3 \over 8}\)

Answer
59/72

Problem 6: \(\Large{7 \over {10}} + {1 \over 4}\)

Answer
19/20

Problem 7: \(\Large{{11} \over {15}} – {2 \over 9}\)

Answer
23/45

Problem 8: \(\Large{{17} \over {30}} – {4 \over {15}}\)

Answer
3/10

Problem 9: \(\Large{6 \over {12}} + {4 \over 9}\)

Answer
17/18

Problem 10: \(\Large{5 \over 6} – {3 \over {10}}\)

Answer
8/15