Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Grade 6•45 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.
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