Add fractions

In this lesson, we will be learning how to add fractions with different denominators and find term to term rules in fraction addition sequences.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.Insert <, > or = to make the mathematical sentence correct.

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Q2.Insert <, > or = to make the mathematical sentence correct.

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Q3.Estimate where 2/5 would be placed on this number line

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Q4.Convert the following mixed number to a decimal

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Q5.Convert the following improper number to a decimal

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Insert <, > or = to make the mathematical sentence correct.

1/5

Q2.Insert <, > or = to make the mathematical sentence correct.

2/5

Q3.Estimate where 2/5 would be placed on this number line

3/5

Q4.Convert the following mixed number to a decimal

4/5

Q5.Convert the following improper number to a decimal

5/5

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Adding fractions with the different denominators - Quiz

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Q1.Add the following fractions.

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Q2.Add the following fractions. What is the answer as a mixed number in its simplest form?

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Q3.Add the following fractions. What is the answer as a mixed number in its simplest form?

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Q4.Find the missing numerator.

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Q5.Add the mixed numbers, giving the answer as an improper fraction.

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Adding fractions with the different denominators - Quiz

Don’t worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning. We will recap next lesson.

Q1.Add the following fractions.

1/5

Q2.Add the following fractions. What is the answer as a mixed number in its simplest form?

2/5

Q3.Add the following fractions. What is the answer as a mixed number in its simplest form?

3/5

Q4.Find the missing numerator.

4/5

Q5.Add the mixed numbers, giving the answer as an improper fraction.

5/5

Lesson summary: Add fractions

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