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. Explain in your own words why it is necessary to find a common denominator before adding fractions.

2. Add the following fractions: ¼ + ⅜

3. Find the lowest common denominator for the fractions ½, ⅓, and ⅚. Then, rewrite each fraction using this common denominator.

...and 4 more questions

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