Adding Fractions with Different Denominators
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I can add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator.
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Practice
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Explain the first step you should take when adding two fractions with unlike denominators.
What is the least common denominator (LCD) of 1/3 and 1/4?
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Exit ticket
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“Solve for the sum of 2/5 + 3/10. Show all steps.”
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