Understanding Equivalent Fractions and Addition

In this lesson, Miss Williamson guides fifth graders through adding fractions with like and unlike denominators. The session begins with a review of adding fractions with like denominators, followed by an introduction to adding fractions with unlike denominators using models and multiplication. Students are given practice problems to reinforce their understanding. The lesson concludes with a summary and homework assignment to further practice the concepts learned.

What materials are suggested for today's lesson?

• Textbook, notebook, pen

• Laptop, headphones, mouse

• Calculator, ruler, eraser

• Student packet, paper, pencil

What is the sum of 1/3 and 1/3?

• 3/3

• 1/6

• 2/3

• 1/3

How do you add fractions with like denominators?

• Add the denominators and keep the numerators

• Add the numerators and keep the denominators

• Multiply the numerators and denominators

• Subtract the numerators and keep the denominators

What is the equivalent of 2/4?

• 1/2

• 2/3

• 3/4

• 1/4

What is the sum of 1/5 and 2/5?

• 3/5

• 5/5

• 2/5

• 4/5

What is the result of 3/7 plus 4/7?

• 8/7

• 6/7

• 7/7

• 1/7

What is the equivalent of 7/7?

• 7

• 1/7

• 1

• 0

Why can't you add 1/3 and 1/2 directly?

• The numerators are different

• The denominators are different

• They are improper fractions

• They are mixed numbers

What is the equivalent fraction of 1/3 when converted to have a denominator of 6?

• 1/6

• 2/6

• 4/6

• 3/6

What is the equivalent fraction of 1/2 when converted to have a denominator of 6?

• 4/6

• 1/6

• 2/6

• 3/6