Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Mixed Numbers — Interactive Lesson & Worksheet (Ages 10–11)

Is converting between improper fractions and whole-number-plus-fraction combinations still slowing your class down mid-calculation? This 21-slide interactive lesson, paired with a printable worksheet, gives pupils extensive practice with this trickier style of fraction question.

Mastering This Fraction Skill in Year 6 Maths

Pupils practise adding and subtracting fractions involving mixed numbers, building the fluency within the Year 6 National Curriculum area of fractions. Working with this style of question, rather than proper fractions alone, prepares pupils for the more demanding fraction calculations they’ll meet at secondary school.

What’s Included

• 21-slide interactive lesson on adding and subtracting mixed numbers
• A printable 4-page worksheet for further practice
• Self-marking activities with instant feedback
• Step-by-step guidance through each stage of the conversion process

Key Benefits for Students

• Builds fluency converting between the two number formats
• Instant feedback confirms correct working straight away
• The printable worksheet extends practice beyond the screen
• Prepares pupils for more demanding fraction work at secondary school
• Reduces careless conversion errors through repeated guided practice

Why Teachers Love It

• No prep — the lesson and worksheet are both ready to use
• Works on any interactive whiteboard or shared screen
• Self-marking activities free you up to support individual pupils
• Combines digital teaching with a printable for flexible lesson planning

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A strong addition to a Year 6 fractions unit, ideally taught after proper-fraction addition and subtraction has already been secured, so this trickier format builds on a stable foundation rather than replacing it entirely. Getting comfortable with this conversion step now also removes a common stumbling block from later fraction, ratio and algebra work at secondary school.

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FAQ

What year group is this for? Year 6 (ages 10–11).

Does it cover mixed numbers specifically? Yes, alongside standard fraction addition and subtraction.

Is it self-marking? Yes, instant feedback throughout.