Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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Learning Objective

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

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Adding Fractions with Different Denominators

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14 min

7 questions • Short answer

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5 min

Add the fractions ⅖ and ⅗. Show all steps, including finding a common denominator and converting the fractions before adding. Add the fractions ¼ and ⅓. Show all steps, including finding a common denominator and converting the fractions before adding.

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