Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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Learning Objective

I can add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator and combining the numerators.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is a common denominator, and why is it important when adding fractions with unlike denominators?

2. Explain the process of finding the easiest common denominator using the example of adding ⅖ and ⅓. What steps do you take?

3. If you have the fractions ¾ and ⅖, what would be the common denominator if you use the easiest common denominator method? Show your work.

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