Adding Unlike Fractions

Grade 645 min

Learning Objective

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

Lesson Flow

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8 min

Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators | Math with Mr. J

Math with Mr. J

Practice

14 min

7 questions • Short answer

Exit Ticket

5 min

Add the fractions: ⅖ + ⅓. Show your work, including finding the common denominator and rewriting the fractions. Add the fractions: ¼ + ⅔. Show your work, including finding the common denominator and rewriting the fractions. Add the fractions: ⅜ + ¼. Show your work, including finding the common denominator and rewriting the fractions.

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