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 multiple that is exactly divisible by 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 identify 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 does it mean for a fraction to be larger?

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A fraction is larger if its value is greater than another fraction when both are expressed with the same denominator or in decimal form.

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What are multiples?

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Multiples of a number are the products of that number and any whole number (e.g., multiples of 6 are 6, 12, 18, 24, etc.).

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What is the first multiple of any number?

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The first multiple of any number is the number itself.

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What is the second multiple of 6?

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The second multiple of 6 is 12.