Adding Fractions

Grade 645 minutes

Learning Objective

I can add fractions with different denominators by finding a common denominator.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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

2. What is the least common multiple (LCM) and how does it relate to finding a common denominator when adding fractions?

3. Find a common denominator for ¼ + ⅚. Show your work.

...and 4 more questions

Educational Video

Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators | Math with Mr. J

Math with Mr. J

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