Add Fractions using Jealousy Method part 1

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Lesson Description:

Learn how to add fractions with different denominators by using the Jealousy Method.

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Questions answered by this video:
  • How can you add fractions with different denominators?
  • What is the Jealousy Method for adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators?
  • How do you add 9/10 + 5/18 using the jealousy method for adding fractions?
  • How do you add 5/6 + 3/4 + 8/15 using the Jealousy Method?
  • Staff Review

    • Currently 4.0/5 Stars.
    This lesson explains a very interesting method of adding fractions with different denominators called the Jealousy Method. This method works very well and is a great way to add fractions efficiently and quickly. Several example problems are shown in this lesson.