The worksheet titled "Adding and Subtracting Fractions With Like Denominators and Visual Aids" helps students visualize addition and subtraction problems with fractions that have like denominators. Each problem is shown at the top, like 1/2 + 1/2 =. Below, a rectangle is divided into equal parts with the number of parts in the problem shown at the top. The answer is displayed at the bottom with a question mark. Students can visualize the answer or shade in the blocks in the shape to find the answer.

Each worksheet page contains eight separate problems that are contained in a rectangle. Some pages feature addition problems, some feature subtraction problems, and some feature a mix of both.

Visualizing what happens in addition and subtraction problems with fractions is important to building student understanding. Start with two fractions that have the same denominator so students can easily see how to add and subtract pieces from a whole. You can use manipulatives so students can physically add and subtract pieces.

Then, you can transition to a worksheet where a whole shape is divided into equal pieces that reflect the denominator. For example, a rectangle could be divided into six equal sections to reflect the addition problem 1/6 + 1/6 =. Each of the sixths can be labeled on the picture with a question mark over the pieces that reflect the answer. Problems can ask students to shade in the pieces in an addition problem or cross out pieces in a subtraction problem. You can even ask students to draw their own pictures with equal pieces to represent the answer.