Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Grade 4•45 minutes•5.NF.A.1 Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators
Learning Objective
I can find a common denominator to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
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 or subtracting fractions?
2. If you want to add ⅓ and ¼, what is the first step you need to take to find a common denominator?
3. Find the common denominator for the fractions ⅖ and ⅗. What is the least common denominator (LCD)?
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