Adding Unlike Fractions

Unknown Grade45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can add fractions with different denominators by changing them to have the same denominator.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is a common denominator for ½ and ⅓? Explain how you found it.

2. Explain why it is necessary to have a common denominator before adding two fractions.

3. Rewrite ¾ as an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 12. Show your work.

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