Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Unknown Grade45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 5 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. Given the fractions ⅓ and ¼, find the common denominator and write the equivalent fractions that can be added together.

3. Add the fractions ⅖ and ⅗ by first finding a common denominator. Show your work.

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