Add and Subtract Unlike Fractions
5th Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator.
Practice Questions
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1. Explain in your own words why it is necessary to have a common denominator when adding or subtracting fractions.
2. Find the least common denominator (LCD) of 1/3 and 1/4. Then, rewrite each fraction using the LCD.
3. Solve: 2/5 + 1/3. Show your work.
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