Grade 3 Fractions: Mixed Fraction Practice

Worked examples

Real problems from the practice worksheets, solved one step at a time.

1. Example 1

   2/2 − 1/2 = ?

   1. The denominators are the same (2), so the pieces are the same size.
   2. Subtract the numerators and keep the denominator: 2 − 1 = 1, so the difference is 1/2.
   3. So 2/2 − 1/2 = 1/2.

   Answer: 1/2

2. Example 2

   2/6 + 3/6 = ?

   1. The denominators are the same (6), so the pieces are the same size.
   2. Add the numerators and keep the denominator: 2 + 3 = 5, so the sum is 5/6.
   3. So 2/6 + 3/6 = 5/6.

   Answer: 5/6

3. Example 3

   What fraction is shaded?

   1. The shape is cut into 8 equal parts, so the denominator (bottom number) is 8.
   2. 7 of the 8 parts are shaded, so the numerator (top number) is 7.
   3. 7 shaded out of 8 equal parts is 7/8.

   Answer: 7/8