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Adding Fractions with Different Denominators

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Before you come to this, you need to be confident making new equivalent fractions.

Quick review of how to add fractions when they have the same denominator
(0:21 0:36) Demo of adding 2 fractions with different denominators, using fractions model diagrams. 1/4 + 1/2
(0:46 1:33) Then, keeping that model in view, we dip into our Fractions Skillkit to make a common denominator, and THEN we add.
(2:03 3:25) Problem 2: 5/6 + 2/3 = 1/2
(3:33 5:28) Problem 3: 1/3 + 1/6 + 5/8
If you CAN reduce, you MUST reduce, for your final answer. No improper fractions in your answer.
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