Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Unknown Grade45 minutes

Learning Objective

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

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 5 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Explain what equivalent fractions are and provide two examples that demonstrate this concept.

2. If you want to add the fractions ⅖ and ¼, what common denominator would you use, and how would you convert each fraction to have that denominator? Show your work.

3. Add the fractions ⅗ and ⅖ using the method of finding a common denominator. Show all your work and provide the final answer.

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