Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Grade 345 minutes

Learning Objective

I can add fractions with different denominators by converting them to equivalent fractions.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 4 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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

2. If you have the fractions 2/5 and 1/10, what is the least common denominator? Show your work.

3. Convert the fractions 2/5 and 1/10 to equivalent fractions with the common denominator you found in the previous question, and then add them together. What is the final answer?

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Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators | Math with Mr. J

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