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This download contains 8 pages about the Butterfly Method for adding and subtracting fractions and/or mixed numbers. This method is an alternative to the traditional method where you MUST make your denominators the same. My students prefer this method. If you have not heard of it…check it out! Below is a detail of each page: Pg.1 & 10 (title and credits) Pg.2: Poster containing an example of adding two fractions with the butterfly method Pg.3: Journal sized cutouts (2 per page) of the poster exa

This bundle combines my best-selling butterfly method journal cutouts and worksheets with my butterfly method task cards and game.

This is a fraction game that practices the use of the butterfly method. I recommend printing the game board, how to play sheet, and task cards on card stock. You can laminate these and use them for many years! What's included: Game boardHow to play sheet with rules and materials needed28 adding and subtracting with unlike denominators task cards Note: Many problems require simplification. No answers will be improper (one answer is 1 whole).Answer keyIf you enjoy the butterfly method, please che

This product includes 1 page that explains and provides examples for the steps to take when adding and subtracting fractions. There are 2 examples per page. 1. Find the LCM of the denominators (or any common multiple) 2. Rename the fractions 3. Add/subtract fractions 4. Simply and/or change improper fractions into mixed numbers. My students glue this into their math journals and refer to it frequently throughout the year.