This topic focuses on simplifying basic fraction addition problems, specifically those involving one changed denominator. Learners will practice setting up fraction addition equations correctly from given expressions. Various fractions with different denominators are provided to reinforce how to make denominators equal for addition. This foundational knowledge will help learners advance to more complex operations with fractions.

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Fraction Addition - Problem Simplification - Basic - One Changed Denominator Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Fraction Addition - Problem Simplification - Basic - One Changed Denominator (Level 2)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Fraction Addition and Subtraction - Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/fractions_addition_and_subtraction_intro/
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Set up this fraction addition problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 5 + 1 over 15
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 15 + 1 over 15
b A LaTex expression showing 10 over 30 + 2 over 30
c A LaTex expression showing 6 over 15 + 1 over 15
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Set up this fraction addition problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3 + 7 over 9
a A LaTex expression showing 10 over 30 + 21 over 30
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 9 + 8 over 9
c A LaTex expression showing 3 over 9 + 7 over 9
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Set up this fraction addition problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 2 + 3 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 1 over 6 + 3 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 6 + 3 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 2 over 6 + 3 over 6
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Set up this fraction addition problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3 + 2 over 9
a A LaTex expression showing 3 over 9 + 2 over 9
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 9 + 3 over 9
c A LaTex expression showing 6 over 9 + 2 over 9
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Set up this fraction addition problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3 + 5 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 6 + 5 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 3 over 12 + 10 over 12
c A LaTex expression showing 7 over 21 + 15 over 21
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Set up this fraction addition problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 2 over 3 + 1 over 6
a A LaTex expression showing 2 over 6 + 1 over 6
b A LaTex expression showing 4 over 6 + 2 over 6
c A LaTex expression showing 4 over 6 + 1 over 6
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Set up this fraction addition problem correctly
A LaTex expression showing 1 over 3 + 8 over 9
a A LaTex expression showing 9 over 36 + 32 over 36
b A LaTex expression showing 10 over 30 + 24 over 30
c A LaTex expression showing 3 over 9 + 8 over 9