Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Grade 745 minutes

Learning Objective

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

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is a common denominator and why is it important when adding fractions?

2. Explain in your own words the "easiest common denominator" method for adding fractions with unlike denominators.

3. Use the "easiest common denominator" method to add the fractions ¼ + ⅓. Show your work.

...and 4 more questions

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