Find the Least Common Denominator Algebra

Using the chart, find the LCD of 3 and 2.

• 2

• 4

• 8

• 12

Reorder the following steps to find the LCD when adding 2 fractions that have unlike denominators.

• Find the LCM

• Write the multiplication sentences for the LCM.

• Multiply the numerator & denominator by the same factor.

• Write 2 new fractions that have the same denominator.

Use the multiplication sentences in the image to find the 2 fractions with the LCD from the original fractions: \(\frac{1}{2}+\frac{1}{4}\)