Adding Unlike Fractions
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can add fractions with different denominators by finding equivalent fractions with a common denominator and simplify the answer.
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 fractions.
2. What is an equivalent fraction? Give an example of two equivalent fractions for ½.
3. Find the sum of ¼ + ⅜. Show your work, including finding a common denominator and creating equivalent fractions.
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