Adding Fractions

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator and then combining the fractions.

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

Add the fractions ⅖ and ⅗. Show how you found a common denominator and combine the fractions step by step. A recipe requires ⅓ cup of flour and ¼ cup of flour. Find the total amount of flour needed by first determining a common denominator and then adding the fractions. Show your work.

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