Adding Fractions with Different Bottom Numbers

6th Grade50 minutes

Learning Objective

I can add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Explain why it is necessary to have a common denominator when adding fractions.

2. Find the sum of 1/4 and 2/5. Show your work.

3. What is the least common denominator (LCD) of 1/3 and 1/6?

...and 6 more questions

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Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators | Math with Mr. J

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