Curated OER
Comparing Apples With Apples 2
Students use fractions strips to demonstrate addition and subtraction of fractions. They explore finding common denominations, examining equivalent fractions, and simplifying fractions. Students may work in groups or independently.
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.
Other
Center for Game Science: Refraction
Use your knowledge of fractions, to save animals who have gotten stuck in space. Game practices the following concepts: equal partitioning, addition, multiplication, mixed numbers, improper fractions, and common denominators. Teacher can...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Common Denominators
The concept of common denominators is introduced in this video lesson using like fractions. Students can check their understanding with an assessment.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Comparing Fractions With Unlike Denominators
Students watch a video lesson about comparing fractions with unlike denominators. The tutorial includes an example using common denominators.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Comparing Fractions With Unlike Denominators
Students learn about comparing fractions with unlike denominators. The video tutorial provides examples using models and common denominators. A quiz follows to test students' understanding of the concept.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Adding Mixed Numbers
Students watch a video lesson about adding mixed numbers. The tutorial includes detailed examples that demonstrate two methods for solving.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Common Denominators
In this exercise, students practice finding common denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Other
Nearpod: Adding & Subtracting: Unlike Denominators
In this lesson, 5th graders will learn how to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers using models and by finding common denominators.
Quia
Quia: Fraction Action Words
Four learning games, including matching and a word search, are available for students to review fraction vocabulary words.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Adding Fractions With Like Denominators
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces and reviews adding fractions with common denominators. The lesson contains a link to an informative website as well as a United Streaming Video.