What is the first step in adding fractions with unlike denominators?

Adding and Converting Fractions

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Thomas White
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Use models to visualize the fractions
Find a common numerator
Add the numerators directly
Ignore the denominators
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the example of 1/2 + 1/3, what shape is used to represent the fractions?
Rectangles
Circles
Squares
Triangles
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do we need to convert fractions to have the same denominator?
To make them look similar
To be able to add them together
To simplify them
To change their values
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of using different colors in the models?
To differentiate between the fractions
To make the models look pretty
To confuse the viewer
To highlight the numerators
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in converting fractions to have a common denominator?
Add the numerators
Draw the models
Multiply the denominators
Shade the fractions
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the common denominator used for 1/2 and 1/3?
6
5
2
3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the result of adding 1/2 and 1/3 after converting them to have a common denominator?
2/6
1/6
5/6
3/6
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