Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Grade 645 minutes

Learning Objective

I can add two fractions with unlike denominators by converting them to have a common denominator before adding.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Explain what it means for fractions to have unlike denominators and provide an example of two fractions that have unlike denominators.

2. Describe the process of finding a common denominator for two fractions. What is the first step you should take?

3. Given the fractions ⅖ and ¼, find the common denominator and convert both fractions to equivalent fractions with that common denominator.

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