Adding Unlike Fractions

Grade 645 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.

...and 4 more questions

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