Adding Fractions with Different Denominators

Unknown Grade45 minutes

Learning Objective

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

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What are "unlike fractions"? Explain why we need to change them before we can add them.

2. Explain in your own words how to find the "easiest common denominator" when adding two fractions with different denominators.

3. What whole fractions would you use to find a common denominator for ¼ + ⅔?

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