Adding Fractions with Like Denominators
Students will add fractions with common denominators, understanding that only the numerators are combined.
Key Questions
- Explain why the denominator remains unchanged when adding fractions with like denominators.
- Construct a visual model to represent the sum of two fractions.
- Predict the sum of two fractions with like denominators without drawing a model.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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