Adding and Subtracting Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can add and subtract fractions with different denominators by finding a common denominator.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain in your own words why it is necessary to find a common denominator before adding or subtracting fractions.
2. Describe the "easiest common denominator" method presented in the video for adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.
3. What are equivalent fractions, and why are they important when adding or subtracting fractions with different denominators?
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Math Antics - Common Denominator ECD
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