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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Lowest Common Multiple through the Grades

For Teachers 8th - 10th Standards
The LCM will be your new BFF. Learners review least common multiple and least common denominator applications, mostly on fractions, from middle school. Scholars then see how the LCM can be applied to various types of problems from...
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Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions

For Teachers 8th - Higher Ed
In this adding and subtracting fractions worksheet, young scholars solve 5 sets of problems related to the adding and subtracting of fractions. First, they identify that each fraction has a common denominator and then simplify by adding...
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Curated OER

Adding Fractions with Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 7th - 8th
Young scholars practice solving addition problems of fractions with unlike denominators and discover how to apply the lowest common multiple to solve problems. After completing practice problems, they review least common multiple and...
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Curated OER

Fractions Forever!

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Middle schoolers identify proper, improper fractions, and mixed numbers.  They reduce fractions to their lowest terms. They add and subtract fractions with different denominators, and multiply and divide fractions, as well as...
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Willow Tree

Fractions

For Students 7th - 10th Standards
There’s a fine line between a numerator and a denominator. Learners review operations with fractions and ensure they have the skills needed to progress in the course. Taking the time now to review these concepts allows individuals to...
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Silver Burdett Ginn

Study Buddies: Adding And Subtracting Fractions With Unlike Denominators

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th Standards
Pair up your math pals to teach each other about adding and subtracting uncommon denominator fractions! Step-by-step instructions are provided as well as five practice problems. 
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Curated OER

Reduction to Common Denominator

For Teachers 4th - 5th
Students 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 compare the...
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Curated OER

Accelerated Arithmetic-- Find the Lowest Common Denominator

For Teachers 4th - 5th
For this math worksheet, students 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.
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Curated OER

Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers

For Teachers 4th - 6th
Students add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers. In this fractions worksheet, students learn how to add and subtract mixed numbers based on their knowledge of adding and subtracting fraction with a teacher led question and answer...
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Curated OER

Factor Fun for Fifth Graders

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders explore common factors. In this factorization lesson, 5th graders discover the greatest common factor among two numbers in a game format. Students build on previous knowledge to determine the greatest common factor.
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PBS

Add, Subtract and Multiply Fractions

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
Your future chefs will appreciate this comprehensive lesson where learners practice operations on fractions using pizza and soup analogies. Learners begin with a pizza analogy that requires the learners to multiply a whole...
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Illustrative Mathematics

Plastic Building Blocks

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Let's build a castle! Dennis and Cody have big plans, but do they have enough blocks between the two of them to accomplish their goal? A great context that requires students to add and compare mixed numbers. Encourage the use of pictures...
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Curated OER

Mathematics: Domino Theory

For Teachers 6th
Sixth graders use dominos and plastic chips to study common denominators and fractions. They describe how these operations are related to each other.
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West Contra Costa Unified School District

Solving Rational Equations

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Scholars first learn to solve two-step equations with fractional coefficients and constants by traditional methods and by clearing the denominator. They continue by learning another approach to solve two-step equations that have decimal...
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Curated OER

Numbers Make Sense

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders explore number values by completing estimation problems in class. In this place value lesson, 2nd graders identify the use of decimals in numbers and how they relate to fractions or parts of a whole. Students utilize flash...
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Curated OER

Math Mania

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders review adding, subtracting, multiplication and division of fractions and decimals through a variety of activities and exercises.
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Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Finding Common Denominators to Add

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Part (a) of this task asks students to find and use two different common denominators to add the given fractions. The purpose of this question is to help students realize that they can use any common denominator to find a solution, not...
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Adding and Subtracting With Fractions

For Teachers 5th - 6th Standards
Students add and subtract fractions using a common denominator.