📚 Part 1: Finding Common Denominators

I can find common denominators to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.

1. What is 1/4 + 1/3?

2/7

7/12

5/12

1/6

2. What is 3/4 - 1/6?

2/2

7/12

1/2

9/12

3. Find the sum: 2/5 + 1/10 = _______

4. Solve: 7/10 - 3/100 = _______

🌟 Part 2: Word Problems

I can solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions with unlike denominators.

5. Maria ate 1/4 of a pizza for lunch and 1/8 of the same pizza for dinner. How much pizza did she eat in total?

Answer: ___________

6. Jake planted 6/10 of his garden with tomatoes and 15/100 with peppers. What fraction of his garden has vegetables?

Answer: ___________

7. A recipe calls for 3/4 cup of flour. Sarah only has 1/3 cup. How much more flour does she need?

Answer: ___________

I can explain my reasoning using fraction models or number sentences.

8. Explain how you would add 2/3 + 1/6. Show your work and reasoning.

9. True or False: 4/10 = 40/100. Explain your answer.

True

False

Explanation: ________________________________________________

10. Create your own word problem using fractions with unlike denominators. Then solve it.

Problem: ________________________________________________

Solution: ___________