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 1/4 and 1/6?

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The least common denominator is 12.

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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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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 1/3 and 1/4: 6, 12, 8, 18?

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12 could NOT be a common denominator.

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What is the least common denominator of 3/5 and 2/15?

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The least common denominator is 15.

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Find 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 5/8 and 1/4?

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The least common denominator is 8.

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How can you check if a number is a common denominator for two fractions?

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A number is a common denominator if it can be divided evenly by both denominators.