Gr 5 C5 Task Find the Common Denominator
Students explore how to use common denominators with 3rds and 4ths in order to solve a subtraction task. This is remixable by adding student work or you can upload a different task aligned to this Standard.
Common Denominators for Subtracting
Task: Find a common denominator for 2/3 and 1/4 and create equivalent fractions with a common denominator.
Use the two equivalent fractions to solve the problem: 7 and 2/3 - 4 and 1/4.
Write a sentence to explain how you know that you are correct.