Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Grade 645 minutes

Learning Objective

I can add fractions with different denominators by converting them to equivalent fractions.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Explain why it is necessary to find a common denominator when adding fractions with unlike denominators.

2. Find the least common multiple of 4 and 6. What would be the common denominator for the fractions 1/4 and 1/6?

3. Convert the fractions 2/5 and 1/10 to equivalent fractions with a common denominator. Show your work.

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Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators | Math with Mr. J

Math with Mr. J

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