Illustrative Mathematics
Multiples and Common Multiples
Learners are asked to find multiples and common multiples of two numbers. They must take their findings and find a pattern between the numbers and explain their reasoning. Use this resource with The Florist Shop activity in this series...
Illustrative Mathematics
Finding Common Denominators to Add
Finding common denominators is an important strategy when adding fractions with unlike denominators. In the first two questions in this three-question task, fifth graders are asked to combine fractions and draw a picture to show their...
Math Drills
Adding and Subtracting Mixed Fractions (B)
Grab your stopwatch...ready, set, go! Time youngsters as they solve the addition and subtraction of mixed fractions. There are 12 problems provided, all of which have common denominators. An excellent practice!
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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...
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Adding Fractions
The steps are laid out in these fraction addition practice problems. Scholars add fractions with common denominators, making sure to reduce to the simplest form. For all of these, that means turning a simplified improper fraction into a...
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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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Reduction to Common Denominator
Students compare two fractions with different denominators. In this fractions lesson plan, students find the least common multiple in order to find a common denominator with two fractions. Once they have a common denominator, they...
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Lowest Common Multiple through the Grades
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...
Scholastic
Study Jams! Add & Subtract with Unlike Denominators
Your bakers might not realize that they need to know how to add with unlike denominators in order to figure out how much milk they need for a recipe. In order to make brownies and cookies, this lesson teaches how to find a common...
Math Mammoth
Three Denominators
For this common denominator activity, students learn to add three fractions using common denominators. Students then practice by adding and subtracting fractions using common denominators.
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Common denominators
In this common denominators worksheet, students find common denominators for pairs of fractions. Students find common denominators for 4 pairs of fractions.
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Add Mixed Numbers With Like Denominators (G)
In this adding mixed numbers worksheet, learners find the sums of whole numbers and fractions with common denominators and reduce and rename the answers. Students solve 7 problems.
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Add Fractions With Like Denominators (B)
In this adding fractions worksheet, students review adding the numerators and find the sums of fractions with common denominators. Students solve 24 problems.
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Add Fractions With Like Denominators ©
In this adding fractions worksheet, students find the sums of fractions with common denominators and rename and reduce the answers. Students solve 14 problems.
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Fraction X - Adding Unlike Denominators
Adding fractions with unlike denominators is a difficult process to master. This fine presentation does a terrific job of leading young math whizzes through the steps necessary to perform this calculation. The slides have clear graphics,...
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Common Denominator Practice #2
In this common denominator worksheet, students complete a total of 120 problems finding common denominators for pairs of fractions. Problems are set up 12 per page with 10 pages total.
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Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions
There's a fine line between a numerator and a denominator! Learners find common denominators in order to add and subtract rational expressions. Examples include addition, subtraction, and complex fractions.
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The 3 R's of Common Denominators
Third graders are shown an alternative method of determining the lowest common denominator of two or more unequal denominators. They complete a worksheet.
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Lowest Common Denominator Worksheet
In this fractions instructional activity, students follow the steps to finding the lowest common denominator, filling in the answers to the prompts for each step.
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...
CK-12 Foundation
Greatest Common Factor Using Factor Trees
Beginning with a description that sets the stage, learners are asked to break down the numbers 42 and 63 to find the greatest common denominator using factor trees. As they work through the factoring process, young mathematicians are...
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Adding Fractions
It's all here: uncommon denominators, reducing, improper fractions...mathematicians have their hands full as they complete 16 fraction addition problems. There are two examples showing them the steps required, and each problem guides...
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...
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Adding Mixed Numbers and Fractions
Once scholars have a grasp on adding fractions, it's time to throw some mixed numbers into the equation! Each of these 14 addition problems has one mixed number and one proper fraction. Skills here include finding a common denominator,...