Adding Fractions
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Objective
I can add fractions with different denominators by finding a common denominator.
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Warm-up video
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Practice
7 questions
Why is it important for fractions to have the same denominator before you add them? Explain in your own words.
Imagine you want to add ½ and ¼. What could you change one of the fractions to so that they have the same denominator? What would the new fraction be?
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Add ½ + ¼. Show your work by finding a common denominator and then adding the fractions. Add ⅓ + ⅙. Show your work by finding a common denominator and then adding the fractions. ”
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