Adding Fractions
Grade 8•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator and then combining the fractions.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain why you cannot simply add the numerators and denominators of fractions with unlike denominators to find their sum.
2. What is a common denominator, and why is it necessary when adding fractions with different denominators?
3. If you want to add ⅓ and ¼, what is the first step you should take to find a common denominator?
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