Adding Fractions
6th Grade•45 minutes•CCSS CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.NS.A.1
Learning Objective
I can add fractions with unlike denominators.
Key Concepts
When adding fractions, you must have a common denominator.
To find a common denominator, find the least common multiple of the denominators.
After adding, always check to see if you can simplify your answer.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 10 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What must be true about the denominators of two fractions before you can add them?
2. What is the first step in adding 2/5 + 1/3?
3. Find the sum of 1/4 + 2/4. Simplify your answer if possible.
...and 7 more questions
Educational Video
How to Add Fractions (Like and Unlike Denominators) | A Review of Adding Fractions | Math with Mr. J
Math with Mr. J