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 least common denominator, list the multiples of each denominator and find the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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What is the least common denominator of 1/2 and 3/7?

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14

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What is the least common denominator of 2/4 and 4/7?

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28

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What is the least common denominator of 1/6 and 5/12?

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12

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If 3/7 = x/42, what is x?

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18

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If 2/3 = x/6, what is x?

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4

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What is a multiple?

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A multiple of a number is the product of that number and an integer.

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What are the first five multiples of 6?

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6, 12, 18, 24, 30

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What are the first five multiples of 4?

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4, 8, 12, 16, 20