Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can add fractions with different denominators by rewriting them with a common denominator.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain why we need a common denominator to add or subtract fractions. Use an example to illustrate your explanation.
2. What are equivalent fractions? Create two equivalent fractions for ⅗.
3. Use the "easiest common denominator" method to add ⅖ + ¼. Show each step.
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