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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What is the least common denominator of 1/2 and 1/3?

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The least common denominator is 6.

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What is the least common denominator of 3/4 and 5/6?

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The least common denominator is 12.

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If the denominators are 8 and 12, what is the least common denominator?

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The least common denominator is 24.

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Which of these numbers could NOT be a common denominator for 1/5 and 1/10? 5, 10, 15, 20

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15 could NOT be a common denominator.

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What is the least common denominator of 2/5 and 3/10?

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The least common denominator is 10.

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What is the least common denominator of 1/4 and 1/8?

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The least common denominator is 8.

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What is the least common denominator of 5/12 and 1/3?

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The least common denominator is 12.

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What is the least common denominator of 2/9 and 1/3?

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The least common denominator is 9.