Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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Learning Objective

I can add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator and combining the numerators.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 5 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is a common denominator, and why is it necessary when adding fractions with unlike denominators?

2. Explain the process of finding the easiest common denominator when adding the fractions ¾ and ⅖. Show your work.

3. If you have the fractions 2/7 and 1/4, what is the common denominator you would use to add them? Write the equivalent fractions.

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