Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Unknown Grade45 minutes

Learning Objective

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

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is the least common multiple (LCM) of 4 and 5? Explain how you found it.

2. Convert the fraction ¾ into an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 12. Show your work.

3. If you have the fractions ⅖ and ⅗, how would you add them together? Describe the steps you would take to find the sum.

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