Least Common Denominator

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator (LCD) is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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How do you find the least common denominator of two fractions?

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To find the LCD, list the multiples of each denominator and identify the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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Find the least common denominator of \(\frac{1}{4}\) and \(\frac{1}{6}\).

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The least common denominator is 12.

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Which of these numbers could NOT be a common denominator for \(\frac{2}{4}\) and \(\frac{3}{8}\)? Options: 32, 12, 8, 24

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12

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Find the least common denominator of \(\frac{2}{3}\) and \(\frac{4}{15}\).

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The least common denominator is 15.

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What is the least common denominator of \(\frac{5}{12}\) and \(\frac{1}{10}\)?

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The least common denominator is 60.

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Find the least common denominator of \(\frac{2}{7}\) and \(\frac{2}{21}\).

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The least common denominator is 21.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that can be used as a denominator for two or more fractions.

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Why is it important to find the least common denominator?

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Finding the least common denominator is important for adding, subtracting, or comparing fractions.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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What is the least common denominator of \(\frac{1}{7}\) and \(\frac{3}{6}\)?

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The least common denominator is 42.