Model adding unlike fractions
5th Grade Math practice: Use fraction pieces to think about 1/2 + 1/4.. Part of fractions (Compare fractions).
~7 min
Rename each fraction using a common denominator so the parts match.
Finding a Common Denominator
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To add fractions with unlike denominators, you must rename them so they have the same denominator. This ensures all pieces are the same size.
💡 Look for the least common multiple of both denominators.