Grade 4 - Fractions - Adding with Unlike Denominators Visual Model

In this video, we explore how to add fractions with unlike denominators using a visual model. We start by representing each fraction and then find a common denominator to make the fractions compatible for addition. The video demonstrates how to convert fractions to equivalent fractions with the same denominator, allowing them to be added together easily.

This method helps students visualize the process and understand that the denominator represents the size of each part, while the numerator counts those parts. By modeling the fractions, students can clearly see how the parts combine to form the new whole.