Looking for an engaging way to reinforce adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators? This printable fraction game is perfect for students who need extra fraction practice in a fun, low-prep format. Whether you’re working on adding and subtracting fractions or reviewing for a test, this math board game provides the perfect balance of fun and skill-building.
Use this game during math centers, small group instruction, or as a whole group review. It’s a classroom favorite for spiral review, fraction practice, and test prep — and it aligns with 5.NF.A.1. Best of all, students stay focused while playing, and often forget they’re practicing math at all!
What’s Included:
Game Directions for Students
Teacher Tips for Implementation
Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators Game Board
41 Practice Questions
Student Recording Sheet
Answer Key
This fraction game is printer-friendly (black ink only!) and easy to prep — just add game pieces and you’re ready to go.
Fraction Skills Covered:
Adding fractions
Subtracting fractions
Creating equivalent fractions
Adding fractions with unlike denominators
Real-world fraction practice for problem-solving
Ideal for:
Math Centers or Stations
Early Finisher Activities
Spiral Review
Whole Group Practice
Test Prep
Sub Plans
At-Home Fraction Practice
Whether you’re teaching adding fractions or adding in fraction games for extra practice throughout the year, this is a go-to resource for keeping students engaged and accountable.
Tips for Playing this Math Game:
Model gameplay before sending students off in small groups.
Use everyday items as game pieces (pencil erasers, paperclips, etc.).
Encourage collaborative problem-solving by having all players solve each question.
Create small groups of 2–4 to maximize focus and participation.
Show students how to compare and discuss answers. Did you both get the same answer? If students get different answers, ask them to solve the problem using a different strategy or help coach each other through the problem.
Emphasize that the game is about fraction practice, not just winning.
Do your students need math practice? Students will be playing a game and will often forget that they are even practicing math skills! Research shows that challenge-based gamification in the classroom leads to an increase of 34.755% in student performance (ScienceDirect, 2020).
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Very easy to use and I truly believe students learn best through game play.” -Tony
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students love playing games and a simple, easy prep game like this is a great addition to math centers, early finisher activities, and review days.” -Nicole
Standards Alignment:
This game aligns with 5.NF.A.1:
Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions that produce a like denominator.
Perfect for daily practice, skill reinforcement, or prepping for state assessments.
Hi, I’m Chloe—curriculum designer, teacher mentor, and creator behind Chloe Campbell Education. After over a decade in education, I’ve made it my mission to help elementary and middle school teachers take learning from “just one more worksheet” to wait...did we just have fun while hitting the standards? My resources are built for the real world—where time is short, behaviors are big, and engagement is everything. From hands-on science experiments to math games that trick students into actually loving review time, I create activities that are low-prep, high-impact, and grounded in what actually works.