Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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Learning Objective

I can add fractions with different denominators by changing them to equivalent fractions with the same denominator, and then adding.

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6 min

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

Math with Mr. J

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14 min

7 questions • Short answer

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5 min

Add the fractions: ⅖ + ⅜. Show your work by finding a common denominator and renaming the fractions. Add the fractions: ¼ + ⁵⁄₁₂. Show your work by finding a common denominator and renaming the fractions.

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