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Making it Whole: Fun with Fractions Math Game

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This FREE printable math game provides a fun, hands-on way to practice adding fractions together to make a whole. Download the Making it Whole fractions game!

Fractions can be fun; especially when you can turn them into a game! Making it Whole is a math game designed to help make fractions just that…more fun! Students will practice adding fractions together to make one whole. It is just one of the many math printables and printable games that I share here on my blog!

Making it Whole fractions game with text overlap FREE Printable Math Game

Preparing the Game:

Print the fraction cards included in the download onto cardstock paper. (Choose from either the light or dark version depending on the thickness of your paper). Laminate for durability and then cut the cards apart.

How to Play the Game:

Shuffle all the cards and place the deck face down. Turn over the top card, placing it in the middle. Each player takes turns turning over a card. If their card makes a whole with the card turned over in the middle, they keep both cards. If the cards do not make a whole, the player puts their card face up in the middle. The next player takes their turn. Play continues until all of the cards are gone. The player with the most cards wins.

See the Game in Action:

Follow along below to see a sample game in action. Begin by turning the top card over and placing it in the middle.

Player A turns over the top card in the deck, 2/3.
Since 1/8 and 2/3 do not make a whole, Player A puts the card in the middle.
Player B turns over the top card in the deck, 1/3.
Since 1/3 and 2/3 make a whole, Player B takes the two cards and sets them aside…
…leaving 1/8 in the middle.
Player A turns over the top card in the deck, 3/8.
Since 1/8 and 3/8 do not make a whole, Player A places the card in the middle.
Player B turns over the top card in the deck, 1/2.
Since 1/2 and 3/8 do not make a whole, Player B places the card in the middle.
Player A turns over the top card in the deck, 4/8.
Since 1/2 and 4/8 do make a whole, Player A takes both cards and sets them aside.

NOTE: You can still play this game even if you have not taught about reducing fractions. Simply acknowledge making wholes with the same denominator.

Making it Whole game with text overlap Fun with Fractions FREE Printable Math Game

10 Days of Math Games & Activities

This post was part of the 10 Days of…Series hosted by iHomeschool Network.

Day 1: Making Equations (Addition & Subtraction) Math Game

Day 2: Number Line Addition & Subtraction Math Game

Day 3: Guess the Coins Math Game

Day 4: Roll Hundreds & Roll Thousands (Place Value Math Game)

Day 5: Living Math Books: Reading as a Math Activity

Day 6: Circle Subtraction Math Game

Day 7: Grid Multiplication Math Game

Day 8: Making it Whole (Fractions Game)

Day 9: Off the Grid (Addition & Subtraction Game)

Day 10: Math Games for Family Game Night




Download Instructions:

Ready to download the FREE printable Making it Whole Fractions Math Game? Click the button below to get access to the printable pdf file.

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This post was originally published on April 25, 2012.

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  1. unvlmom

    June 6, 2013 at 4:34 am

    This is going to be perfect for summer school with my boys and my nephews. Thank you for sharing!

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  2. Guru Angad Educational

    June 27, 2012 at 4:05 pm

    What an awesome game to reinforce adding fractions.

    Stumbled on this page while looking for networking and spreading the word about my own site on fractions. Many worksheets and lessons on adding fractions can be printed free @ the following page
    http://www.fractionsworksheets.ca/addingfractionswithlikedenominators/addingfractionswithlikedenominaotrs.html

    Reply
  3. Mary

    April 26, 2012 at 11:28 am

    I’ve been enjoying, pinning and printing these math games! Thank you so much for making them available!!

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  4. Mama Jenn

    April 25, 2012 at 7:54 pm

    Thanks Julie,

    You may need to refresh the page for the game to appear. Let me know if you continue to have trouble.

    Reply
  5. Julie

    April 25, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    Thank you so much for all these wonderful games and printables! I am having trouble finding the fraction game for today on the download page. Any suggestions?

    Reply

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