Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Unknown Grade45 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

Educational Video

Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators (Part 2) | Math with Mr. J

Math with Mr. J

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