Description
Adding & Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Colouring Activity
Years: 5th to 7th
Make adding and subtracting fractions fun, visual, and confidence‑boosting with this engaging colour‑by‑code activity.
Students practise adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators while revealing a bright, cheerful picture.
Perfect for:
- Revision lessons
- Maths centres
- Homework
- Fast finishers
- Sub plans
- Intervention groups
What’s Included
- Adding & subtracting fractions with unlike denominators worksheet
- Colouring page
- Student‑friendly instructions
- Answer key included
Skills Covered
- Finding common denominators
- Adding and subtracting fractions
- Simplifying fractions
- Interpreting numerators for colour‑coding
- Visual reasoning and accuracy checking
Why Teachers Love It
- No prep, clean, accessible, classroom‑ready
- High engagement
- Supports visual learners
- Reinforces the key idea: denominators must match before adding or subtracting




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