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 number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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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 they have in common.

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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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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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Which of the following is an equivalent fraction to 5/6?

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10/12

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that can be used as a denominator for two or more fractions.

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Which of these numbers could NOT be a common denominator for 1/6 and 5/18?

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6

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What is the purpose of finding a common denominator?

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Finding a common denominator allows you to add or subtract fractions easily.

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CCSS.5.NF.A.1

CCSS.5.NF.A.2

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Which of these numbers could NOT be a common denominator for 2/4 and 3/8?

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12

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What is the least common multiple (LCM)?

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The least common multiple (LCM) is the smallest multiple that is common to two or more numbers.