Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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Learning Objective

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

Lesson Flow

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6 min

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

Math with Mr. J

Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Add the fractions ⅗ and ⅞ by finding a common denominator. Show all your work, including how you found the common denominator and the equivalent fractions. Add the fractions ¼ and ⅖ by finding a common denominator. Show all your work, including how you found the common denominator and the equivalent fractions.

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