Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Unknown Grade45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator and combining the numerators.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is the least common multiple of 2 and 3? Explain how you found your answer.

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

3. If you have 2/5 and you want to add it to 1/2, what is the first step you need to take? Explain why this step is necessary.

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