Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Grade 4•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 4 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is a common denominator that could be used to add ½ and ¼? Explain why that denominator works.
2. Add ⅖ + ⅓. Show each step you take to find the answer, including finding a common denominator.
3. Sarah ate ⅓ of a pizza, and Michael ate ¼ of the same pizza. What fraction of the pizza did they eat altogether? Show your work.
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Adding fractions with unlike denominators introduction
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