Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators
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Learning Objective
I can demonstrate how to add fractions with unlike denominators by converting them to have a common denominator before adding.
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Adding Fractions with Different Denominators
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7 questions • Short answer
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“Add the fractions ⅗ and ¼. First, find a common denominator, convert each fraction, and then show your work to find the sum. Add the fractions ⅖ and ⅜. First, find a common denominator, convert each fraction, and then show your work to find the sum.”
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