Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Students will add and subtract fractions with different denominators, including mixed numbers.
Key Questions
- Why do we need a common denominator to add fractions but not to multiply them?
- Construct sums and differences of fractions, simplifying the results.
- Evaluate common errors when adding and subtracting mixed numbers.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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