Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Unknown Grade45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator and combining 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 necessary when adding fractions with unlike denominators?

2. Find the least common multiple of 5 and 15. What would be the common denominator if you were to add ⅖ and ⅗?

3. Convert the fraction ⅓ to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 12. Show your work.

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Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators (Part 2) | Math with Mr. J

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