Solving Equations: Clearing Fractions

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What do you multiply each term of an equation by to clear fractions?

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The least common denominator.

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Solve for c by clearing the fractions: 1/3c + 1/2 = 2.

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c = 2.

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

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9.

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To have a common denominator means two or more fractions have the same number on the __________ of the fraction line.

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bottom.

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What is the first step to solve this equation? 3/4x + 1/2 = 5/4.

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Find the least common denominator.

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Define 'least common denominator'.

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The smallest number that can be a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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What is the least common denominator of 1/4 and 1/6?

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12.

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If you have the equation 1/2x + 1/3 = 5/6, what is the first step to clear the fractions?

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Multiply each term by 6.

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What is the result of clearing fractions in the equation 1/2x = 3/4?

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x = 3/2.

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What does it mean to 'clear fractions' in an equation?

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To eliminate fractions by multiplying all terms by the least common denominator.