Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Unknown Grade45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator and combining the numerators to get the final answer.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is the first step you should take when adding two fractions with unlike denominators?

2. Find the common denominator for the fractions ⅓ and ¼. What is the least common multiple of the denominators?

3. Add the fractions ⅖ and ⅗. Show your work, including finding a common denominator and renaming the fractions.

...and 4 more questions

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Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators (Part 2) | Math with Mr. J

Math with Mr. J

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