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Adding Fractions with Like Denominators, Fractions, Pre-Algebra Instructional VideoAdding Fractions with Like Denominators, Fractions, Pre-Algebra Instructional Video
Publisher
Khan Academy
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Grade
5th - 7th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:18
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Duration
10 mins
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Year
2010
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Adding Fractions with Like Denominators, Fractions, Pre-Algebra

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Show your students this presentation to help them understand how to add fractions with like denominators. Sal adds 3/15 to 7/15 and then simplifies his answer. He uses drawings and multiple colors to show the actual process.

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adding fractions, common denominators, fractions

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adding fractions, common denominators, math

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