Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Grade 6•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can accurately add two or more fractions with different denominators and simplify the result when necessary.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. What is the first step you should take when adding two fractions with different denominators?
2. Find the least common multiple of 8 and 10. What would be the common denominator if you were to add 3/8 and 2/10?
3. Rewrite the fractions 5/6 and 1/4 with a common denominator and then add them together. What is the sum?
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