Adding Fractions with Different Denominators
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Objective
I can add fractions with different denominators by finding equivalent fractions with a common denominator.
Part 1 of 3
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Practice
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Explain in your own words why it is necessary to find a common denominator before adding fractions.
What is a "common multiple" and how does it relate to finding a common denominator when adding fractions? Give an example using the numbers 3 and 5.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Solve: ⅖ + ⅓ = ? Show your work, including the step where you find a common denominator. Solve: ¼ + ⅜ = ? Show your work, including the step where you find a common denominator.”
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