Adding Mixed Fractions

Here's a review for practicing adding mixed fractions:

Practicing Fractions with Hershey Bars

Thought you might enjoy this fun way to reinforce what we've been learning in math.  It is a great activity that can be done independently or with others over the break.  Have fun!!!

 

Before you open the candy bar estimate how many pieces it is divided into.

Estimate: ____________________Actual _______________________How many rows? _____________How many columns? _________What addition or multiplication problem do you see using the above information? Write the problem and a picture below.

Break off the first column of the candy bar. How many pieces did you take? ______________________
What fraction of the candy bar did you take? ____________If we use each column to stand for one so that the candy bar has 4 sections, and we take one section, what fraction do you take? _____________Break off another column. How many pieces have you taken all together? ____________What fractions of the candy bar is gone? ________________Can you think of a different way to say that? ________________ * Hint: Look at the two piles.Break off another column. How many pieces have you taken all together? ______________What fractions of the candy bar is gone? ______________________Put all the pieces together in a pile. Discuss how you will share the candy so that each person has the same amount. Write your explanation down using pictures if necessary.