Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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Learning Objective

I can find a common denominator to add fractions with unlike denominators.

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. Describe the process of finding the easiest common denominator using the method discussed in the video. Include an example with the fractions 1/4 and 1/6.

3. If you have the fractions 3/5 and 2/7, what is the common denominator you would use to add them? Show your work.

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Math Antics - Common Denominator ECD

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