Philippine National

School for the Blind

(Technology Enhanced Instruction in
Science, English and Mathematics for
Grades IV – VI)

Presented by: Sheryl Grace L. Prades

 Addition
of
DISSIMILAR FRACTIONS
NOTE:

 Use this presentation to teach the steps for

adding and subtracting fractions with unlike
denominators.

 It is assumed that students have a thorough

understanding of the process for making
equivalent fractions.
1
We need a common
2 denominator to add
these fractions.
1
3
1
2
We need a common
denominator to add
these fractions.
1
3

2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20

3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18…

2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20

3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18…

The first number IN COMMON

that appears on both lists
becomes the common denominator
 The new denominator

1 3 would be 6
Then divide 6 by to 2

2
then multiply with 1.
6 6/2x1=3

2
6/3x1=2
1 (Do the same with the

3
second addend)
6 Add the numerator

5
3+2=5

6
Another Way
 Using
Equivalent
Fractions
 3
7 We need a common
denominator to add
1 these fractions.

5
7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63

5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45

3
x5 15
7 X5 35

1
x7 7
5 x7 35 15 + 7 = 22

22
35
4
7 We need a common
denominator to add
3 these fractions.

8
7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63

8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72

4 x8 32
7 x8 56

3
x7 21
32 + 21 = 53
8 x7 56
53
56
TRY THESE

A D

B E

C F
Each click on the next slide
reveals an answer.
Check your papers.

If you discover an incorrect

answer, be able to explain your
mistake.
TRY THESE

17 10
A 27 D 9

B 13 E 41
12 28

C 19 F 26
20 21
Good job!!!