Adding Unlike Fractions

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Objective

I can add fractions with different denominators by finding equivalent fractions with the same denominator.

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Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

What is a common denominator, and why is it important when adding fractions with different denominators?

2

Explain the steps you would take to add ½ + ¼.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Find the sum of ¼ + ⅗. Show your work. Find the sum of ½ + ⅔ + ⅙. Show your work.

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