Adding Fractions with Different Denominators

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Objective

I can add fractions with different denominators by finding a common denominator.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

What does it mean for two fractions to have "unlike denominators"? Give an example.

2

Explain in your own words why we need to find a common denominator before adding fractions with different denominators.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Add ⅖ + ⅒. Show your work and simplify your answer if possible. Add ⅓ + ⁵⁄₁₂. Show your work and simplify your answer if possible.

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