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Adding and Subtracting Fractions

Grade 445 min

aligned to 5.nf.a.1 Add And Subtract Fractions With Unlike Denominators

Learning Objective

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

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5 min

Math Antics - Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Find a common denominator for the fractions ⅓ and ⅖. Then, add the two fractions and show your work. Find a common denominator for the fractions ¼ and ⅗. Then, subtract the second fraction from the first and show your work. ”

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