Add fractions using bar models of the relative size. Explore subtraction as difference by giving an open-ended question, e.g. I am thinking of two fractions. They have a difference of ¹⁄₂.

Rewriting the fractions with a common bottom number, or denominator (in this case, \({6}\)), makes it easier. Remember, you can only add and subtract ... STEP 2 - Draw a bar and split it into ...