Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Grade 6β€’45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can add fractions with different denominators by converting them to equivalent fractions.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Explain what equivalent fractions are and provide two examples.

2. If you have the fractions 3/4 and 2/5, what is the common denominator you would use to add them together? Show your work.

3. Convert the fractions 1/2 and 1/3 into equivalent fractions with a common denominator. What is the common denominator you found?

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