Adding Fractions

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Objective

I can add fractions with the same denominator.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

What does it mean for two fractions to have a "common denominator"?

2

Explain the steps you would take to add the fractions 2/5 and 1/5.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

What is the sum of 2/5 + 1/5? What is the sum of 3/8 + 4/8? Simplify your answer if possible. What is the sum of 2/9 + 4/9? Simplify your answer if possible.

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