Mathematics·Fractions·procedural
Simple Fraction Sums
Add and subtract fractions with the same denominator within one whole (e.g. 5/7 + 1/7 = 6/7)
Suggested ages 7–8
Learning journey
Your child is discovering fractions as parts of a whole — understanding halves, thirds, and quarters, placing fractions on number lines, and beginning to add and subtract simple fractions.
Evidence of understanding
- Calculate 2/5 + 2/5 = 4/5
- Calculate 6/8 − 3/8 = 3/8
- Explain that when denominators are the same, you add/subtract the numerators
Assessment prompt
If a recipe calls for 2/8 of a cup of milk and then another 3/8 of a cup, can Simple Fraction Sums work out the total without a calculator?
Standards alignment
Ma/KS2/Y3/F/5GB · uk-nc-2013
Add and subtract fractions
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 2