Common Denominator

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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, allowing them to be compared or added together.

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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 is 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 appears in both lists.

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What is the common denominator for 1/2 and 1/3?

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The common denominator is 6.

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Which of these numbers could NOT be a common denominator for 2/4 and 3/8: 32, 12, 8, 24?

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12

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What is the common denominator for adding 3/9 + 4/6?

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The common denominator is 18.

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What is the least common denominator of 6/8 and 4/12?

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The least common denominator is 24.

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What is the least common denominator of 1/4 and 2/5?

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The least common denominator is 20.

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What is the least common denominator of 1/7 and 3/6?

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The least common denominator is 42.

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If the denominators are 4 and 6, what is the least common denominator?

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The least common denominator is 12.