Basic Arithmetic: Adding Fractions - Finding Common Denominators

Chapter Outline

1. Addition with Equivalent Fractions
2. Equivalent Fractions for Common Denominator
3. Choice of Common Denominator
4. Method for Choice of Common Denominator
5. Factorization of Denominator
6. Example: 1/2 + 1/4
7. Example: 1/3 + 1/5
8. Example: 1/4 + 1/6
9. Factorize Denominators, Multiply Numerators
10. Common Denominator Exercise / Demonstration
11. Demonstration with Larger Denominators

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