Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Unknown Grade45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can find a common denominator to add fractions with unlike denominators.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Explain what a common denominator is and why it is important when adding fractions with unlike denominators.

2. If you want to add the fractions ⅓ and ¼, what would be the common denominator you would use? Show your work.

3. Describe the process of finding equivalent fractions to change unlike fractions into like fractions. Use an example to illustrate your explanation.

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