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. Explain what a common denominator is and why it is necessary when adding fractions with unlike denominators.

2. If you have the fractions ⅖ and ⅗, what is the common denominator you would use to add them? Show your work.

3. Convert the fractions ⅖ and ⅗ into equivalent fractions with a common denominator of 15 and then add them together. What is the result?

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