Adding Simple Fractions
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Objective
I can add fractions with unlike denominators by finding a common denominator and then adding the numerators.
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Practice
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Explain the importance of having a common denominator when adding fractions. Why can't you simply add the numerators if the denominators are different?
Find the sum of ⅓ and ¼. Show your work by finding a common denominator and renaming the fractions before adding.
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Exit ticket
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“Calculate the sum of ⅗ and ⅖. Show your work by finding a common denominator and renaming the fractions before adding. Find the total amount of juice if you have ⅓ liter of orange juice and ¼ liter of apple juice. Show your work by finding a common denominator and renaming the fractions before adding. ”
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