Curated OER
Felt Fraction Common Denominators
Pupils use felt board in the shape of fractions to discover common denominators. They practice adding two fractions together after determining the denominator.
Curated OER
Equivalent Fractions
Young scholars study the concept of equivalent fractions using naming concepts.
University of Texas
Inside Mathematics: Picking Fractions [Pdf]
This task challenges a student to demonstrate understanding of the concept of equivalent fractions.
Other
Active Maths Limited: Adding & Subtracting Fractions: Whiteboard Resources
This is an excellent resource to visually illustrate adding and subtracting fractions by finding the lowest common denominator.
Cuemath
Cuemath: Simplifying Rational Expressions
Learn more about rational expressions by understanding how to simplify rational expressions step-by-step along with some solved examples and a few interactive questions to test your understanding.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Smart Shoppers
In this activity, students will compare ratios with different denominators, and then with common denominators. They will also find unit rates.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Complex Fractions
This tutorial shows two different ways in which you can simplify complex fractions. Works through examples step-by-step and gives some practice problems.
Learning Wave Communications
Learning Wave: Fractions
This resource contains information about fractions and includes ratios, equivalent fractions, basic operations, and reciprocals. Several links for practice problems are also included, along with links to a post and pretest.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Comparing Fractions
Video lesson [8:41] explains various methods for comparing fractions. It includes word problems and a puzzle for practice.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Adding Mixed Numbers
Brush up on your math skills pertaining to adding mixed numbers then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Quia
Ixl Learning: Fractions Overview
Brush up on your math skills relating to fractions then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Comparing Fractions
Explains how to compare fractions with unlike numerators and denominators, and includes games to practice this skill.
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Definition of Common Denominator
Definitiion of a common denominator with examples.