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Lesson Plan
Student Achievement Partners

Nctm: Sharing Chocolate [Pdf]

For Teachers 5th - 6th
In this instructional activity, students use chocolate bars to explore adding fractions with unlike denominators.
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Elem Math: Adding and Subtracting Fractions With Different Denominators

For Students 4th - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] This video gives steps of finding common denominators and then adding and subtracting multiple fractions together. After the video, there are practice problems...
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Jog a Thon

For Teachers 4th - 8th
The purpose of this task is to present students with a situation where it is natural to add fraction with unlike denominators; it can be used for either assessment or instructional purposes. Aligns with 5.NF.A.1.
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Lesson Plan
Illustrative Mathematics

Illustrative Mathematics: Salad Dressing

For Teachers 4th - 8th Standards
The purpose of this task is to have students add fractions with unlike denominators and divide a unit fraction by a whole number. This accessible real-life context provides students with an opportunity to apply their understanding of...
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Unit Plan
CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Arithmetic: Sums of Fractions With Different Denominators

For Students 5th - 7th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this lesson students find sums of fractions with different denominators by renaming them with common denominators. Students examine guided notes, review guided...
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Comparing Fractions With Unlike Denominators

For Students 6th - 8th
Students watch a video lesson about comparing fractions with unlike denominators. The tutorial includes an example using common denominators.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Comparing Fractions With Unlike Denominators

For Students 6th - 8th
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.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Comparing Fractions With Unlike Denominators

For Students 6th - 8th
Students review how to compare fractions with unlike denominators. The video tutorial includes detailed examples.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Like and Unlike Fractions

For Students 6th - 8th
This video lesson describes the difference between like and unlike fractions.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Subtracting Fractions From Mixed Numbers

For Students 4th - 7th
This lesson examines how to subtract fractions from mixed numbers. A detailed example is included in the video lesson.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Adding Mixed Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th
This video tutorial reviews how to add mixed numbers with like and unlike denominators. The lesson includes detailed examples.
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Activity
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Adding and Subtracting Rational Expressions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This learning tutorial investigates how to add and subtract rational expressions with like and unlike denominators. The lesson includes two videos that demonstrate the process of adding and subtracting rational expressions and four...
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers With Unlike Denominators 1

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Practice adding and subtracting mixed numbers with different denominators. No regrouping required. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Unit Plan
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Subtracting Fractions With Unlike Denominators

For Students 4th - 6th Standards
Practice subtracting fractions that have different denominators. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Common Core Sheets

Common Core Sheets: Number and Operations Fractions 5.nf.2 Worksheets

For Teachers 5th
Worksheets provide practice with solving adding and subtracting fractions with answer keys are provided. You can even create your own worksheet or flash cards.
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Interactive
Visual Fractions

Visual Fractions: Add Unlike Fractions With Number Line Models

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Boost your ability to add number line fractions with unlike denominators with this interactive math game. A basic understanding of factors is key to success. Instructions with detailed examples are easily accessible.
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Website
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Add and Subtract Fractions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Find a quick, concise explanation of how to add and subtract fractions. Step by step examples are included to help you understand how to find the sum or difference for fractions with both like and unlike denominators.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Adding and Subtracting Fractions With Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart includes step by step directions on how to add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators. Practice session included with flipchart.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Adding Fractions With Unlike Denominators

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart teaches the steps necessary to add or subtract fractions with unlike denominators by getting a common denominator. It uses Activotes to assess getting the correct least common multiple,...