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 it means for two fractions to be equivalent. Provide two examples of equivalent fractions.

2. How do you find a common denominator for the fractions ¼ and ⅙? Show your work.

3. Add the fractions ⅗ and ⅖ by first converting them to equivalent fractions. What is your final answer?

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