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.

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5 min

Adding fractions with unlike denominators introduction

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14 min

7 questions • Short answer

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5 min

Add the fractions ⅖ and ¼. Show all your work, including how you found the common denominator and combined the numerators. Add the fractions ⅗ and ⅖. Show all your work, including how you found the common denominator and combined the numerators.

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