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Adding Fractions

Grade 845 min

aligned to Add Fractions By Finding A Common Denominator

Learning Objective

I can add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator.

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Math Antics - Adding and Subtracting Fractions

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

“You are baking a cake that requires ⅓ cup of sugar and ¼ cup of brown sugar. How much sugar do you need in total? Show all steps to find the common denominator and calculate the sum. A recipe calls for ⅖ of a cup of milk and ⅗ of a cup of cream. How much liquid is needed in total for the recipe? Show all steps to find the common denominator and calculate the sum.”

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