Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can add fractions with different denominators by changing them to equivalent fractions with the same denominator, and then adding.
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 two fractions with different denominators.
2. What is an equivalent fraction? Give an example of two equivalent fractions and explain why they are equivalent.
3. Find a common denominator for ¼ and ⅚. Show your work.
...and 4 more questions
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