Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Grade 645 minutes

Learning Objective

I can add fractions with different denominators by finding a common denominator and combining the numerators. Showing all of my work.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is the first step you need to take when adding fractions with different denominators? Explain why this step is necessary.

2. Given the fractions 2/5 and 1/10, find a common denominator and rename both fractions with that denominator.

3. After renaming the fractions 2/5 and 1/10 with a common denominator, what is the sum of these two fractions? Show all your work.

...and 4 more questions

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Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators | Math with Mr. J

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