Adding Unlike Fractions

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Learning Objective

I can add unlike fractions by finding equivalent fractions with a common denominator and then adding the numerators.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Explain in your own words what "unlike fractions" are and why we need to change them before adding.

2. What is the first step in adding two fractions with different denominators using the "easiest common denominator" method?

3. Find the common denominator you would use to add the fractions ¼ and ⅓ using the method described in the video.

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