Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can add fractions with different denominators by finding a common denominator.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain in your own words why it is necessary to find a common denominator before adding two fractions with different denominators.
2. What is the least common multiple (LCM) and how does it help when adding fractions with unlike denominators?
3. Find the sum of ¼ + ⅜. Show your work, including finding the common denominator and creating equivalent fractions.
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