Adding Fractions
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Objective
I can add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator.
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Practice
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Explain why you cannot simply add the numerators and denominators of fractions with unlike denominators.
If you have the fractions ⅓ and ¼, what is the first step you need to take to add them together?
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“You are baking a cake that requires ⅓ cup of sugar and ¼ cup of brown sugar. How much sugar do you need in total? Show all steps to find the common denominator and calculate the sum. A recipe calls for ⅖ of a cup of milk and ⅗ of a cup of cream. How much liquid is needed in total for the recipe? Show all steps to find the common denominator and calculate the sum.”
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