Finding LCM, LCD, comparing fractions

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple (LCM) of two or more numbers is the smallest number that is a multiple of each of the numbers.

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How do you find the LCM of two numbers?

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To find the LCM, list the multiples of each number and find the smallest multiple that appears in both lists.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator (LCD) is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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How do you find the LCD of two fractions?

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To find the LCD, determine the LCM of the denominators of the fractions.

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What is a fraction?

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare two fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimal form.

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What is a proper fraction?

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What is an improper fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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What is the first multiple of a number?

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The first multiple of a number is the number itself.