Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can add two fractions with different denominators and write the answer in simplest form.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain in your own words why it is necessary to find a common denominator before adding two fractions.
2. What is a common multiple, and how does finding the least common multiple help when adding fractions with unlike denominators?
3. Rename the fraction ⅗ so that it has a denominator of 15. Show your work.
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