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Adding Different Denominator Fractions

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Adding Different Denominator Fractions

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Fraction strips and circles illustration

🔢 Part 1: Understanding Equivalent Fractions

1. Fill in the missing numbers to make equivalent fractions:

a) 1/2 = ___/4 = ___/6

b) 1/3 = ___/6 = 2/___

c) 2/3 = ___/6 = 4/___

2. Circle the fractions that are equivalent to 1/2:

2/4

3/5

3/6

4/8

🎨 Part 2: Visual Fraction Models

3. Draw fraction strips to show 1/4 + 1/2. First, rename both fractions with denominator 4:

1/4 + 1/2 = 1/4 + ___/4 = ___/4

4. Use the circles below to show 1/3 + 1/6. Rename to sixths:

1/3 + 1/6 = ___/6 + 1/6 = ___/6

➕ Part 3: Adding Fractions Step-by-Step

5. Follow the steps to add these fractions:

Example: 1/2 + 1/4

Step 1: Find a common denominator: ___

Step 2: Rename fractions: 1/2 = ___/4 and 1/4 = ___/4

Step 3: Add the numerators: ___ + ___ = ___

Step 4: Write the answer: ___/4

6. Now try these on your own:

a) 1/3 + 1/6 = ___/6 + ___/6 = ___/6

b) 2/3 + 1/6 = ___/6 + ___/6 = ___/6

c) 1/4 + 1/2 = ___/4 + ___/4 = ___/4

📏 Part 4: Number Line Practice

7. Draw number lines to show 1/6 + 2/6:
8. Use a number line to solve 1/4 + 1/4:

🍕 Part 5: Real-Life Problems

9. Sarah ate 1/4 of a pizza and Tom ate 1/2 of the same pizza. How much pizza did they eat altogether?

Show your working: 1/4 + 1/2 = ___/4 + ___/4 = ___/4

10. In a recipe, you need 1/3 cup of flour and 1/6 cup of sugar. How much do these ingredients measure altogether?

Show your working: 1/3 + 1/6 = ___/6 + ___/6 = ___/6

🤔 Part 6: Reflection

11. Explain in your own words why we need to rename fractions before adding them:
12. What is the first step when adding fractions with different denominators?

Add the numerators

Find a common denominator

Add the denominators

Draw a picture

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