Adding Fractions with Related Denominators

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Objective

I can add fractions when one denominator is a multiple of the other denominator.

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Warm-up video

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Practice

7 questions

1

Explain in your own words what a common denominator is and why it is important when adding fractions.

2

What part of a fraction do you add when the denominators are the same?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Solve: ²/₁₂ + ⁵/₁₂ = ? Simplify your answer to its lowest terms if possible. Solve: ³/₈ + ⁷/₈ = ? Write your answer as a mixed number.

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