Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

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

Lesson Flow

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5 min

Visually adding fractions with unlike denominators

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Add the fractions ⅗ and ¼. Show your work by finding a common denominator and combining the numerators. Add the fractions ⅖ and ⅓. Show your work by finding a common denominator and combining the numerators.

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