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Math Example: Fraction Operations--Adding Fractions: Example 5
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Math Example: Fraction Operations--Adding Fractions: Example 5

Adding Fractions: Example 5

Adding Fractions Example 5

Topic

Fraction Operations

Description

This example highlights the process of adding fractions with different denominators. The image illustrates the fractions and the steps to add them. The process involves finding a common denominator, converting the fractions to have this common denominator, adding the numerators, and simplifying the result. Skills involved include calculating the least common multiple, adjusting numerators, performing addition, and simplifying the fraction (or recognizing when a fraction is already in simplest form).

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Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NF.B.3.D, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.1
Grade Range 4 - 6
Curriculum Nodes Arithmetic
    • Fractions
        • Add and Subtract Fractions
Copyright Year 2013
Keywords tutorials, fractions, adding fractions, common denominator, LCD, LCM, least common denominator, least common multiple, numerator, denominator