Adding Fractions with Different Denominators

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Objective

I can add two fractions with unlike denominators.

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Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

6 questions

1

What is the first step in adding two fractions with different denominators?

2

Find the sum of 2/5 + 3/10. Express your answer in simplest form.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Solve for ⁵⁄₆ + ⁷⁄₁₀. Show all steps, including finding the common denominator.

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