Adding Fractions

Adding Fractions

Grade 10th Grade · Math · 45 min

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can add fractions with unlike denominators and simplify the result.

Warm-Up Video

Math with Mr. J · 7:40

Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators | Math with Mr. J

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    When adding fractions with unlike denominators, you must first find a common denominator by determining the least common multiple of the denominators.

  • 2

    To rename a fraction, multiply both the numerator and the denominator by the same number to create an equivalent fraction.

  • 3

    When the fractions have a common denominator, add the numerators and keep the denominator the same, then check to see if you can simplify the answer.

Practice Questions

9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Solve for ⁵⁄₁₂ + ¹⁄₈. Show all steps, including finding the common denominator, renaming the fractions, adding, and simplifying your final answer.

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