Solving Equations: Clearing Fractions

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

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9

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What is the first step to solve this equation?

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Find the least common denominator.

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Solve for c by clearing the fractions: 1/3c + 1/9 = 1/3.

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c = 2

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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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Define 'least common denominator'.

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The smallest number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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What is the purpose of clearing fractions in an equation?

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To simplify the equation and make it easier to solve.

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If you have the equation 2/5x + 1/10 = 3/5, what is the least common denominator?

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10

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How do you clear fractions from the equation 3/4x = 6?

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Multiply each term by 4.

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What is the result of multiplying the equation 1/2x = 4 by 2?

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x = 8.