Adding & Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers - Pixel Art
Adding & Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers – Interactive Pixel Art Worksheet (Grades 7–8)
Make fraction operations engaging and meaningful with this interactive math worksheet focused on adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers. Designed for Grades 7–8, this activity blends rigorous fraction practice with a motivating pixel-art reveal game that encourages accuracy and persistence.
As students solve problems correctly, a hidden pixel image is gradually revealed, forming the year 2026. This turns practice into a goal-driven experience while keeping the emphasis on mathematical reasoning and precision.
What Students Will Practice
- Adding and subtracting fractions with like denominators
- Adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators
- Working with mixed numbers and converting them to improper fractions
- Handling positive and negative fractions
- Writing answers as simplified fractions only (no mixed numbers or decimals)
How the Pixel-Art Game Works
- Each correct answer reveals part of a hidden pixel image
- The image appears gradually as students progress
- The reveal rewards accuracy without distracting from the math
- Students stay motivated to complete all problems correctly
The pixel art acts as a reward system, not busywork, making this worksheet both fun and instructionally sound.
Why Teachers Love This Worksheet
- ✅ Supports randomization – each student receives a different set of fraction problems
- ✅ Reduces copying and encourages independent work
- ✅ Clear answer-format expectations (fraction form only)
- ✅ Ideal for independent practice, math centers, homework, or sub plans
- ✅ Auto-graded friendly with consistent answer rules
Grade Level & Standards Alignment
- Grades 7–8 Mathematics
- Supports fraction operations and number system fluency
- Builds foundational skills for pre-algebra and algebra readiness
Perfect For
- Fraction review or reinforcement lessons
- Middle school math classrooms
- Digital and interactive learning environments
- Students who benefit from visual motivation
- Teachers looking for engaging, low-prep activities
Learning Objective
Students will add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers, including positive and negative values, by finding common denominators, converting mixed numbers to improper fractions when needed, and expressing answers as simplified fractions.
Randomization Available
This worksheet supports randomization, meaning each student receives a different set of fractions while practicing the same skills. This helps prevent copying and encourages independent problem-solving.
💡 Tip: When assigning this activity to your classroom, you can optionally enable randomization to give each student a unique version of the problems. When you re-assign the same worksheet, each student will get a new set of questions, helping them master the content through repeated practice.
