FIND THE COMMON DENOMINATOR

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions, allowing them to be added or compared.

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

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

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45

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36

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88

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40

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14

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Why is it important to find a common denominator when adding fractions?

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Finding a common denominator is important because it allows fractions to be combined into a single fraction, making calculations easier.

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple is the smallest multiple that two or more numbers share.

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How can prime factorization help in finding the common denominator?

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Prime factorization breaks down numbers into their prime factors, making it easier to identify the least common multiple.