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Free Year 6 Adding and Subtracting Fractions Worksheet — Level 3

Add and subtract fractions — with the same denominator first, then related and unrelated denominators. A challenge set for students ready to stretch further. This Year 6 worksheet has 12 questions and comes with a full answer sheet showing the working for every question.

Need more practice? Practice Set 2 · Practice Set 3 · Practice Set 4 — same skill, fresh questions, full answers.

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Year
Year 6
Subject
Maths
Topic
Fractions
Difficulty
Level 3 · Challenge
Estimated time
15 minutes
Curriculum
England National Curriculum
Questions
12
Answers
Included, with working
Format
PDF (A4), print or complete online

Students will practise

  • adding and subtracting fractions with different denominators
  • finding common denominators
  • simplifying answers

Curriculum: England National Curriculum. We show specific outcome codes only where they have been verified against the official curriculum document.

What's next?

Completed: Year 6 Adding and Subtracting Fractions Worksheet — Level 3

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  2. 2Year 6 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Worksheet — Level 2
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  4. 4Year 6 Fractions of Amounts Worksheet — Level 1

How to use this worksheet

  1. Print the PDF or complete it on screen. Write the student's name and date at the top.
  2. Read the instructions for each part together before starting. Encourage working to be shown, not just answers.
  3. Mark with the answer sheet. Compare the method, not only the final answer, and give credit for correct working.
  4. Record the score, celebrate what went well, then follow the "What's next" suggestion.

Common questions

Who is this worksheet for?

Year 6 students (typically ages 11–12) working on fractions. It is pitched at level 3 · challenge; an easier version is linked above.

Are the answers included?

Yes. The PDF includes a full answer sheet with the working for every question. You can also view the answers online.

How long does it take?

About 15 minutes for 12 questions. Short, regular sessions work best: two or three a week beats one long one.

Do I need to sign up to download?

No. Click Download Free PDF and it opens immediately. It is free for personal, classroom and homeschool use.

What should we do next?

Try Year 6 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions Worksheet — Level 1.

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Success TutoringWorksheetsYear 6 · Mathematics · Fractions

Year 6 Adding and Subtracting Fractions Worksheet — Level 3

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Created by
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Last reviewed
1 October 2026
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