Adding Unlike Fractions

Grade 6•45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can add fractions with different denominators by finding a common denominator and then adding the numerators.

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Explain in your own words why it is necessary to find a common denominator before adding fractions.

2. What is the common denominator for ½ + ⅓? Show your work.

3. Solve: ⅖ + ⅕ = ?

...and 4 more questions

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