Explain why it is necessary to have a common denominator when adding fractions.

To add fractions, the parts must refer to the same whole, which is indicated by the denominator. A common denominator ensures that the fractions represent parts of the same whole.

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Adding Fractions with Different Bottom Numbers

Name: Adding Fractions with Different Bottom Numbers
Author: Insta~Lesson

6th GradeMath50 min

Learning Objective

I can add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator.

Lesson Flow

Watch Video

8 min

Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators | Math with Mr. J

Math with Mr. J

Practice

15 min

9 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer & True/false

Exit Ticket

5 min

“Solve for the sum. Show all steps. 2/5 + 3/10 = ?”

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