Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
Unknown Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator.
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 necessary when adding fractions with unlike denominators.
2. If you have the fractions 1/4 and 1/6, what is the common denominator you would use to add these fractions using the easiest common denominator method? Show your work.
3. Convert the fractions 1/4 and 1/6 into equivalent fractions that have a common denominator. What are the new fractions?
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