Online Math Learning
Word Problems That Use GFC or LCM
This is a webpage that contains five word problems requiring learners to find the least common multiple or least common denominator.
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Fraction XII: Subtracting Unlike Denominators
This fractions PowerPoint defines and gives examples of multiples and least common multiple, then models how to list multiples and circle the least common multiple. Each step to use in subtracting fractions with unlike denominators is...
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Fraction X--Adding Unlike Denominators
In this math PowerPoint, the process of adding fractions with unlike denominators is broken down into a logical, easy-to-follow sequence of steps. Definitions and examples of multiples, least common multiple, and least common denominator...
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Least Common Multiple
Given ten pairs of numbers, mathematicians find the least common multiple for each. The numbers span from 2-30, and are generally introductory for this skill (no curve balls). Encourage learners to write out multiples alongside the...
Illustrative Mathematics
Listing Fractions in Increasing Size
Increase the depth of your class's fractional number sense with this number-ordering activity. Given four fractions, each with different numerators and denominators, young learners are asked to place them in order from smallest to...
PBS
Working with Common Denominators: Assessments
Now that the practice is over, see if young mathematicians can utilize their new skills on finding common denominators and adding fractions. The assessment contains one map challenge and follows with skills practice.
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Adding Fractions With Like Denominators
Students investigate the concept of adding fractions with like denominators. They review how to combine the numerators. Students use cutouts to handle fractions that are hands on while comparing them to slices of pizza. They work...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Add & Subtract with Common Denominators
RJ and Zoey are at camp and need to get back to the mess hall for lunch, but they don't know how far they have to walk. Help them figure out the distance while teaching young mathematicians how to add and subtract fractions with this...
PBS
Working with Common Denominators: Activities and Supplemental Materials
Enjoy these straightforward and simple learning exercise pages that practice with different denominators. The practice starts simple with adding fractions together and then works on a recipe that needs to be tripled.
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Adding Fractions
Each of these 20 fraction pairs needs to be totaled, but that's not all there is to do! Scholars find the least common denominator first, then reduce the answer to simplest form if needed. These practice problems are excellent in the...
K-5 Math Teaching Resources
Adding Mixed Numbers (Unlike Denominators)
Mix things things up in your elementary math class with a series of problem-solving exercises. Presented with a series of mixed number word problems, young mathematicians are asked to solve them by using either visual fraction models or...
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions
In this adding and subtracting fractions worksheet, students are guided through the process of adding and subtracting fractions and finding the least common denominator for fractions with different denominators. They practice adding and...
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TAKS Math Quiz-LCD
In this TAKS math quiz worksheet, students take an online quiz focused on finding the least common denominator. Quiz can be graded online by clicking a link.
Scholastic
Study Jams! Compare Fractions & Mixed Numbers
Follow along with RJ from the Study Jams! crew as he walks step-by-step through the process for comparing fractions with unlike denominators. Starting with finding the least common denominator, the presentation goes on to demonstrate how...
Curriculum Corner
Fraction Brochures
Make fractions fun and interesting by using a brochure form. Young mathematicians practice and gain a better understanding of how to add and subtract fractions, simplify fractions, and find LCD (least common denominator). The resources...
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Fraction - Subtracting Unlike Denominators
These presentations by Monica Yuskaitis are particularly good. In this one, she shows viewers how to deal with subtracting fractions that have unlike denominator, no small task! This is a tricky process, and this PowerPoint takes young...
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Lowest Common Multiple
For this lowest common multiple worksheet, students find the LCM of 2 digit numbers that don't exceed the number 20. Students complete 10 problems.
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Finding the LCM
Students explore the concept of finding the least common multiple of two numbers. In this least common multiple lesson, students find the least common multiple of two numbers.
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Finding The LCM
Students find the least common multiple. In this LCM lesson, students find the multiples of two numbers. They view which multiples are common between the two numbers and then find the smallest.
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Fractions Lesson 4
As this slide show explains, simplifying a fraction is very similar to finding an equivalent fraction. The process to simplify fractions is fully demonstrated and clearly explained, 15 practice problems are included.
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Reduction to Common Denominator
Young scholars compare two fractions with different denominators. In this fractions lesson, students find the least common multiple in order to find a common denominator with two fractions. Once they have a common denominator, they...
Math Centre
Fractions: Adding and Subtracting
Young mathematicians piece together the puzzle of fractions. Starting with the addition and subtraction of fractions with like denominators, this series of example problems and skills practice exercises transitions students to working...
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Adding and Subtracting Fractions
In this math worksheet, students add or subtract fractions. Students find common denominators where needed and simplify their answers. Hints are available.
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Accelerated Arithmetic-- Find the Lowest Common Denominator
In this math worksheet, young scholars solve 12 problems in which simple fractions with unlike denominators are added. Examples are in a horizontal format with ample room to rewrite with common denominators.