Adding Fractions

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Objective

I can show all my work when adding fractions to demonstrate my understanding of the process.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Explain why you cannot simply add the numerators and denominators of fractions to find the sum. Provide an example to illustrate your explanation.

2

Given the fractions ⅓ and ⅓, show all your work to add these fractions together. What is the final answer?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Add the fractions 3/5 and 1/5. Show all your work, including how you arrive at the final answer. Add the fractions 2/3 and 1/6. Show all your work, including how you find a common denominator and simplify your answer if necessary.

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