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Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

I can add fractions with different denominators by converting them to equivalent fractions.

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 3/5 and 1/4 using the method of finding the easiest common denominator. Show all your calculations. Add the fractions 2/3 and 1/6 using the method of finding the easiest common denominator. Show all your calculations.”

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