Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Grade 645 minutes

Learning Objective

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

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is a common denominator for ½ and ⅓? Explain how you found it.

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

3. Add ⅖ + ⅕. Show each step, including finding a common denominator.

...and 4 more questions

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