Adding and Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators

Is this a correct answer?

• Yes, the student correctly added.

• No, you cannot add unlike denominators

• No, 5 + 7 is not 12

• No, 2 + 3 is not 5

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

What is the least common denominator of 1/4 and 1/3?

• 4

• 3

• 12

• 8

What is the best common denominator for this problem?

• 6

• 8

• 24

• 48

What is the first step in solving this problem? 
⅘ + ½ =

• Add the top parts of the fraction

• Rewrite the fractions in the simplest form. 

• Find a common denominator. 

• Make each fraction into an improper faction. 

Tags

CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

When adding or subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, what is the first step?

• Add the numerators

• Add the denominators

• Find a common denominator

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

After changing the denominator, what do you need to do to the numerator?

• Nothing

• Multiply the numerator by the same number as the denominator

• Double it

Tags

CCSS.5.NF.B.5B

When adding and subtracting fractions, what needs to be the same?

• the numerator

• the denominator

• nothing

• everything

Tags

CCSS.4.NF.B.3C

CCSS.4.NF.B.3D

How can you find a common denominator?

• Add the denominators together

• Pick your favorite number

• Find a common multiple for the two denominators