Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

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Objective

I can add fractions with different denominators by converting them to equivalent fractions.

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Practice

7 questions

1

Explain what equivalent fractions are and provide two examples.

2

Describe the process of finding a common denominator for the fractions ⅓ and ¼.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Add the fractions ⅖ and ⅗ by first converting them to equivalent fractions. Show all work, including the common denominator and the final result. Add the fractions ¼ and ⅖ by first converting them to equivalent fractions. Show all work, including the common denominator and the final result.

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