Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

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

Lesson Flow

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6 min

Math Antics - Common Denominator ECD

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Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Add the fractions ²/₇ + ¹/₃. Show your work by rewriting the fractions with a common denominator and then adding. Add the fractions ³/₄ + ¹/₅. Show your work by rewriting the fractions with a common denominator and then adding.

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